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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,434.61, 44,755.78 and 19,002.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,434.61, 44,755.78 and 19,002.79 is: 26,221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,434.61 : 44,755.78 = 19,002.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,434.61/44,755.78 = 19,002.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,434.61x = 44,755.78 × 19,002.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,434.61x = 850,484,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,484,688.63/32,434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,221.52

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