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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.72, 44,786.48 and 19,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.72, 44,786.48 and 19,032.92 is: 26,265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.72 : 44,786.48 = 19,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.72/44,786.48 = 19,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.72x = 44,786.48 × 19,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.72x = 852,417,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,417,490.92/32,453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,265.63

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