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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.36, 44,767.72 and 19,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.36, 44,767.72 and 19,008.94 is: 26,232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.36 : 44,767.72 = 19,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.36/44,767.72 = 19,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.36x = 44,767.72 × 19,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.36x = 850,986,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,986,903.42/32,440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.35

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