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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.80, 44,797.85 and 19,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.80, 44,797.85 and 19,042.72 is: 26,279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.80 : 44,797.85 = 19,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.80/44,797.85 = 19,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.80x = 44,797.85 × 19,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.80x = 853,072,914.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,072,914.15/32,461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,279.29

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