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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.70, 44,778.18 and 19,026.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.70, 44,778.18 and 19,026.90 is: 26,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.70 : 44,778.18 = 19,026.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.70/44,778.18 = 19,026.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.70x = 44,778.18 × 19,026.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.70x = 851,989,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,989,953.04/32,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,257.33

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