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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.58, 44,790.42 and 19,028.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.58, 44,790.42 and 19,028.21 is: 26,259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.58 : 44,790.42 = 19,028.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.58/44,790.42 = 19,028.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.58x = 44,790.42 × 19,028.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.58x = 852,281,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,281,293.80/32,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,259.12

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