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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.64, 44,772.41 and 19,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.64, 44,772.41 and 19,011.24 is: 26,242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.64 : 44,772.41 = 19,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.64/44,772.41 = 19,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.64x = 44,772.41 × 19,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.64x = 851,179,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,179,079.42/32,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,242.09

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