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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.58, 44,780.31 and 19,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.58, 44,780.31 and 19,007.97 is: 26,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.58 : 44,780.31 = 19,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.58/44,780.31 = 19,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.58x = 44,780.31 × 19,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.58x = 851,182,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,182,789.07/32,438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,239.83

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