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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443.17, 44,775.87 and 19,019.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443.17, 44,775.87 and 19,019.70 is: 26,249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443.17 : 44,775.87 = 19,019.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443.17/44,775.87 = 19,019.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443.17x = 44,775.87 × 19,019.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443.17x = 851,623,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,623,614.64/32,443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,249.70

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