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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.08, 44,773.98 and 19,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.08, 44,773.98 and 19,015.12 is: 26,235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.08 : 44,773.98 = 19,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.08/44,773.98 = 19,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.08x = 44,773.98 × 19,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.08x = 851,382,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,382,602.58/32,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,235.88

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