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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.44, 44,791.92 and 19,038.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.44, 44,791.92 and 19,038.96 is: 26,274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.44 : 44,791.92 = 19,038.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.44/44,791.92 = 19,038.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.44x = 44,791.92 × 19,038.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.44x = 852,791,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,791,573.20/32,457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.15

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