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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.84, 44,783.76 and 19,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.84, 44,783.76 and 19,023.36 is: 26,252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.84 : 44,783.76 = 19,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.84/44,783.76 = 19,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.84x = 44,783.76 × 19,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.84x = 851,937,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,937,588.63/32,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,252.37

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