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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.99, 44,786.42 and 19,021.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.99, 44,786.42 and 19,021.15 is: 26,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.99 : 44,786.42 = 19,021.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.99/44,786.42 = 19,021.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.99x = 44,786.42 × 19,021.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.99x = 851,889,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,889,077.04/32,446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,254.80

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