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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.16, 44,794.29 and 19,028.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.16, 44,794.29 and 19,028.98 is: 26,261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.16 : 44,794.29 = 19,028.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.16/44,794.29 = 19,028.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.16x = 44,794.29 × 19,028.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.16x = 852,389,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,389,648.52/32,457.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,261.99

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