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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.80, 44,795.82 and 19,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.80, 44,795.82 and 19,027.96 is: 26,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.80 : 44,795.82 = 19,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.80/44,795.82 = 19,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.80x = 44,795.82 × 19,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.80x = 852,373,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,373,071.13/32,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,264.20

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