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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.14, 44,765.13 and 19,006.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.14, 44,765.13 and 19,006.18 is: 26,228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.14 : 44,765.13 = 19,006.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.14/44,765.13 = 19,006.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.14x = 44,765.13 × 19,006.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.14x = 850,814,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,814,118.50/32,438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,228.82

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