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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.86, 44,767.04 and 19,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.86, 44,767.04 and 19,008.44 is: 26,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.86 : 44,767.04 = 19,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.86/44,767.04 = 19,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.86x = 44,767.04 × 19,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.86x = 850,951,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,951,274.94/32,439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,231.66

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