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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.72, 44,792 and 19,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.72, 44,792 and 19,036.92 is: 26,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.72 : 44,792 = 19,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.72/44,792 = 19,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.72x = 44,792 × 19,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.72x = 852,701,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,701,720.64/32,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,271.15

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