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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.67, 44,785.28 and 19,033.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.67, 44,785.28 and 19,033.61 is: 26,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.67 : 44,785.28 = 19,033.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.67/44,785.28 = 19,033.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.67x = 44,785.28 × 19,033.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.67x = 852,425,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,425,234.17/32,452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,266.72

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