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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.02, 44,767.95 and 19,020.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.02, 44,767.95 and 19,020.58 is: 26,250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.02 : 44,767.95 = 19,020.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.02/44,767.95 = 19,020.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.02x = 44,767.95 × 19,020.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.02x = 851,512,374.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,512,374.41/32,438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,250.44

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