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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.28, 44,786.11 and 19,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.28, 44,786.11 and 19,034.22 is: 26,267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.28 : 44,786.11 = 19,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.28/44,786.11 = 19,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.28x = 44,786.11 × 19,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.28x = 852,468,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,468,670.68/32,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,267.57

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