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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.72, 44,762.83 and 19,008.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.72, 44,762.83 and 19,008.07 is: 26,231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.72 : 44,762.83 = 19,008.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.72/44,762.83 = 19,008.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.72x = 44,762.83 × 19,008.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.72x = 850,854,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,854,846.61/32,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,231.22

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