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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443.20, 44,771.94 and 19,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443.20, 44,771.94 and 19,022.40 is: 26,251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443.20 : 44,771.94 = 19,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443.20/44,771.94 = 19,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443.20x = 44,771.94 × 19,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443.20x = 851,669,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,669,751.46/32,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,251.10

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