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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.49, 44,780.87 and 19,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.49, 44,780.87 and 19,030.42 is: 26,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.49 : 44,780.87 = 19,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.49/44,780.87 = 19,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.49x = 44,780.87 × 19,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.49x = 852,198,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,198,699.69/32,449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,262.32

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