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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.66, 44,793.60 and 19,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.66, 44,793.60 and 19,028.48 is: 26,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.66 : 44,793.60 = 19,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.66/44,793.60 = 19,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.66x = 44,793.60 × 19,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.66x = 852,354,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,354,121.73/32,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,261.30

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