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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.49, 44,763.86 and 19,008.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.49, 44,763.86 and 19,008.66 is: 26,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.49 : 44,763.86 = 19,008.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.49/44,763.86 = 19,008.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.49x = 44,763.86 × 19,008.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.49x = 850,901,042.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,901,042.55/32,440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,229.60

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