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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.96, 44,758.44 and 19,007.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.96, 44,758.44 and 19,007.87 is: 26,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.96 : 44,758.44 = 19,007.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.96/44,758.44 = 19,007.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.96x = 44,758.44 × 19,007.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.96x = 850,762,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,762,385.13/32,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,221.72

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