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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.55, 44,793.36 and 19,039.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.55, 44,793.36 and 19,039.47 is: 26,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.55 : 44,793.36 = 19,039.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.55/44,793.36 = 19,039.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.55x = 44,793.36 × 19,039.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.55x = 852,841,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,841,833.92/32,458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.80

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