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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.53, 44,782.44 and 19,015.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.53, 44,782.44 and 19,015.89 is: 26,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.53 : 44,782.44 = 19,015.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.53/44,782.44 = 19,015.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.53x = 44,782.44 × 19,015.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.53x = 851,577,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,577,952.97/32,449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,243.15

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