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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.05, 44,782.65 and 19,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.05, 44,782.65 and 19,022.60 is: 26,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.05 : 44,782.65 = 19,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.05/44,782.65 = 19,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.05x = 44,782.65 × 19,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.05x = 851,882,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,882,213.98/32,451.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,251.30

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