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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.52, 44,787.58 and 19,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.52, 44,787.58 and 19,026.08 is: 26,258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.52 : 44,787.58 = 19,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.52/44,787.58 = 19,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.52x = 44,787.58 × 19,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.52x = 852,132,080.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,132,080.09/32,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,258.62

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