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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.86, 44,768.42 and 19,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.86, 44,768.42 and 19,009.44 is: 26,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.86 : 44,768.42 = 19,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.86/44,768.42 = 19,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.86x = 44,768.42 × 19,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.86x = 851,022,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,022,593.88/32,440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,233.05

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