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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.16, 44,770.34 and 19,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.16, 44,770.34 and 19,015.70 is: 26,244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.16 : 44,770.34 = 19,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.16/44,770.34 = 19,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.16x = 44,770.34 × 19,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.16x = 851,339,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,339,259.26/32,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.19

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