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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.20, 44,792.64 and 19,037.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.20, 44,792.64 and 19,037.40 is: 26,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.20 : 44,792.64 = 19,037.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.20/44,792.64 = 19,037.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.20x = 44,792.64 × 19,037.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.20x = 852,735,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,735,404.74/32,458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,271.80

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