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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.76, 44,771.20 and 19,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.76, 44,771.20 and 19,016.34 is: 26,245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.76 : 44,771.20 = 19,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.76/44,771.20 = 19,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.76x = 44,771.20 × 19,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.76x = 851,384,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,384,145.98/32,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,245.08

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