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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.66, 44,766.89 and 19,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.66, 44,766.89 and 19,013.20 is: 26,240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.66 : 44,766.89 = 19,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.66/44,766.89 = 19,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.66x = 44,766.89 × 19,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.66x = 851,161,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,161,832.95/32,436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,240.74

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