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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.74, 44,764.21 and 19,008.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.74, 44,764.21 and 19,008.91 is: 26,229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.74 : 44,764.21 = 19,008.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.74/44,764.21 = 19,008.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.74x = 44,764.21 × 19,008.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.74x = 850,918,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,918,839.11/32,440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,229.95

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