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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.41, 44,794.64 and 19,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.41, 44,794.64 and 19,029.23 is: 26,262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.41 : 44,794.64 = 19,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.41/44,794.64 = 19,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.41x = 44,794.64 × 19,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.41x = 852,407,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,407,412.18/32,457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,262.34

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