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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.30, 44,783.38 and 19,032.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.30, 44,783.38 and 19,032.23 is: 26,264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.30 : 44,783.38 = 19,032.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.30/44,783.38 = 19,032.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.30x = 44,783.38 × 19,032.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.30x = 852,327,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,327,493.18/32,451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,264.82

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