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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.96, 44,770.08 and 19,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.96, 44,770.08 and 19,012 is: 26,237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.96 : 44,770.08 = 19,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.96/44,770.08 = 19,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.96x = 44,770.08 × 19,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.96x = 851,168,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,168,760.96/32,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,237.47

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