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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.86, 44,762.90 and 19,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.86, 44,762.90 and 19,005.44 is: 26,227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.86 : 44,762.90 = 19,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.86/44,762.90 = 19,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.86x = 44,762.90 × 19,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.86x = 850,738,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,738,291.33/32,436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.52

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