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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.55, 44,780.58 and 19,021.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.55, 44,780.58 and 19,021.10 is: 26,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.55 : 44,780.58 = 19,021.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.55/44,780.58 = 19,021.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.55x = 44,780.58 × 19,021.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.55x = 851,775,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,775,666.34/32,449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,249.23

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