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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.95, 44,770.03 and 19,009.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.95, 44,770.03 and 19,009.55 is: 26,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.95 : 44,770.03 = 19,009.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.95/44,770.03 = 19,009.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.95x = 44,770.03 × 19,009.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.95x = 851,058,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,058,188.19/32,433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,239.73

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