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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.42, 44,767.08 and 19,020.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.42, 44,767.08 and 19,020.96 is: 26,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.42 : 44,767.08 = 19,020.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.42/44,767.08 = 19,020.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.42x = 44,767.08 × 19,020.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.42x = 851,512,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,512,838.00/32,439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,249.32

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