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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.16, 44,809.71 and 19,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.16, 44,809.71 and 19,044.69 is: 26,288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.16 : 44,809.71 = 19,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.16/44,809.71 = 19,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.16x = 44,809.71 × 19,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.16x = 853,387,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,387,035.94/32,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,288.67

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