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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.95, 44,764.70 and 19,017.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.95, 44,764.70 and 19,017.15 is: 26,243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.95 : 44,764.70 = 19,017.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.95/44,764.70 = 19,017.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.95x = 44,764.70 × 19,017.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.95x = 851,296,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,296,919.52/32,437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,243.86

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