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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.17, 44,767.59 and 19,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.17, 44,767.59 and 19,013.70 is: 26,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.17 : 44,767.59 = 19,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.17/44,767.59 = 19,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.17x = 44,767.59 × 19,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.17x = 851,197,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,197,525.98/32,437.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,241.42

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