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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.45, 44,765.39 and 19,017.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.45, 44,765.39 and 19,017.65 is: 26,244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.45 : 44,765.39 = 19,017.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.45/44,765.39 = 19,017.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.45x = 44,765.39 × 19,017.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.45x = 851,332,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,332,424.05/32,438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.55

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