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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.67, 44,796.30 and 19,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.67, 44,796.30 and 19,041.60 is: 26,277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.67 : 44,796.30 = 19,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.67/44,796.30 = 19,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.67x = 44,796.30 × 19,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.67x = 852,993,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,993,226.08/32,460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,277.75

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