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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.95, 44,793.68 and 19,038.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.95, 44,793.68 and 19,038.15 is: 26,272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.95 : 44,793.68 = 19,038.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.95/44,793.68 = 19,038.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.95x = 44,793.68 × 19,038.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.95x = 852,788,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,788,703.70/32,458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,272.84

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