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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.31, 44,781.60 and 19,017.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.31, 44,781.60 and 19,017.91 is: 26,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.31 : 44,781.60 = 19,017.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.31/44,781.60 = 19,017.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.31x = 44,781.60 × 19,017.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.31x = 851,652,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,652,438.46/32,442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,251.29

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