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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.67, 44,797.68 and 19,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.67, 44,797.68 and 19,042.60 is: 26,279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.67 : 44,797.68 = 19,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.67/44,797.68 = 19,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.67x = 44,797.68 × 19,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.67x = 853,064,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,064,301.17/32,461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,279.13

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