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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.14, 44,791.25 and 19,029.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.14, 44,791.25 and 19,029.15 is: 26,259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.14 : 44,791.25 = 19,029.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.14/44,791.25 = 19,029.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.14x = 44,791.25 × 19,029.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.14x = 852,339,319.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,339,319.79/32,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,259.65

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