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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.47, 44,768.79 and 19,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.47, 44,768.79 and 19,015.38 is: 26,232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.47 : 44,768.79 = 19,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.47/44,768.79 = 19,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.47x = 44,768.79 × 19,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.47x = 851,295,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,295,553.99/32,452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.07

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