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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.32, 44,777.20 and 19,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.32, 44,777.20 and 19,005.70 is: 26,236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.32 : 44,777.20 = 19,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.32/44,777.20 = 19,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.32x = 44,777.20 × 19,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.32x = 851,022,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,022,030.04/32,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,236.70

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