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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.70, 44,762.97 and 19,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.70, 44,762.97 and 19,015.90 is: 26,242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.70 : 44,762.97 = 19,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.70/44,762.97 = 19,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.70x = 44,762.97 × 19,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.70x = 851,208,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,208,161.22/32,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,242.13

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