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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.49, 44,766.62 and 19,010.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.49, 44,766.62 and 19,010.66 is: 26,232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.49 : 44,766.62 = 19,010.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.49/44,766.62 = 19,010.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.49x = 44,766.62 × 19,010.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.49x = 851,042,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,042,992.17/32,442.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.36

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