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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.80, 44,796.47 and 19,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.80, 44,796.47 and 19,041.72 is: 26,277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.80 : 44,796.47 = 19,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.80/44,796.47 = 19,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.80x = 44,796.47 × 19,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.80x = 853,001,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,001,743.52/32,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,277.91

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