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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.70, 44,761.59 and 19,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.70, 44,761.59 and 19,014.90 is: 26,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.70 : 44,761.59 = 19,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.70/44,761.59 = 19,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.70x = 44,761.59 × 19,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.70x = 851,137,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,137,157.69/32,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,240.75

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