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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.16, 44,792.91 and 19,027.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.16, 44,792.91 and 19,027.98 is: 26,260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.16 : 44,792.91 = 19,027.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.16/44,792.91 = 19,027.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.16x = 44,792.91 × 19,027.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.16x = 852,318,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,318,595.62/32,456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,260.61

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