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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.53, 44,778.30 and 19,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.53, 44,778.30 and 19,012.89 is: 26,239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.53 : 44,778.30 = 19,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.53/44,778.30 = 19,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.53x = 44,778.30 × 19,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.53x = 851,364,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,364,892.29/32,446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,239.01

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