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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.72, 44,783.72 and 19,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.72, 44,783.72 and 19,030.92 is: 26,262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.72 : 44,783.72 = 19,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.72/44,783.72 = 19,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.72x = 44,783.72 × 19,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.72x = 852,275,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,275,392.62/32,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,262.87

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