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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.99, 44,771.40 and 19,014.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.99, 44,771.40 and 19,014.17 is: 26,237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.99 : 44,771.40 = 19,014.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.99/44,771.40 = 19,014.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.99x = 44,771.40 × 19,014.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.99x = 851,290,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,290,786.88/32,445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,237.16

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