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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.64, 44,764.44 and 19,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.64, 44,764.44 and 19,005.68 is: 26,228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.64 : 44,764.44 = 19,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.64/44,764.44 = 19,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.64x = 44,764.44 × 19,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.64x = 850,778,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,778,622.02/32,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,228.13

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