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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.86, 44,769.90 and 19,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.86, 44,769.90 and 19,013.04 is: 26,235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.86 : 44,769.90 = 19,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.86/44,769.90 = 19,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.86x = 44,769.90 × 19,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.86x = 851,211,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,211,899.50/32,444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,235.65

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