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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.72, 44,799.78 and 19,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.72, 44,799.78 and 19,022.20 is: 26,259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.72 : 44,799.78 = 19,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.72/44,799.78 = 19,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.72x = 44,799.78 × 19,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.72x = 852,190,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,190,375.12/32,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,259.44

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