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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.82, 44,761.24 and 19,005.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.82, 44,761.24 and 19,005.85 is: 26,223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.82 : 44,761.24 = 19,005.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.82/44,761.24 = 19,005.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.82x = 44,761.24 × 19,005.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.82x = 850,725,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,725,253.84/32,441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,223.11

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