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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.45, 44,766.77 and 19,018.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.45, 44,766.77 and 19,018.65 is: 26,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.45 : 44,766.77 = 19,018.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.45/44,766.77 = 19,018.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.45x = 44,766.77 × 19,018.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.45x = 851,403,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,403,435.17/32,439.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,245.93

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