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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.20, 44,794.02 and 19,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.20, 44,794.02 and 19,038.40 is: 26,273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.20 : 44,794.02 = 19,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.20/44,794.02 = 19,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.20x = 44,794.02 × 19,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.20x = 852,806,470.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,806,470.37/32,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,273.18

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