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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.72, 44,758.80 and 19,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.72, 44,758.80 and 19,005.36 is: 26,227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.72 : 44,758.80 = 19,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.72/44,758.80 = 19,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.72x = 44,758.80 × 19,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.72x = 850,657,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,657,107.17/32,433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.55

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