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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.02, 44,766.57 and 19,019.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.02, 44,766.57 and 19,019.58 is: 26,249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.02 : 44,766.57 = 19,019.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.02/44,766.57 = 19,019.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.02x = 44,766.57 × 19,019.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.02x = 851,441,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,441,262.89/32,437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,249.06

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