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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,450.28, 44,781.97 and 19,031.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,450.28, 44,781.97 and 19,031.21 is: 26,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,450.28 : 44,781.97 = 19,031.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,450.28/44,781.97 = 19,031.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,450.28x = 44,781.97 × 19,031.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,450.28x = 852,255,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,255,312.84/32,450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,263.42

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