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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.56, 44,808.12 and 19,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.56, 44,808.12 and 19,037.16 is: 26,277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.56 : 44,808.12 = 19,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.56/44,808.12 = 19,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.56x = 44,808.12 × 19,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.56x = 853,019,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,019,349.74/32,461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,277.83

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