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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.29, 44,799.24 and 19,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.29, 44,799.24 and 19,031.68 is: 26,264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.29 : 44,799.24 = 19,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.29/44,799.24 = 19,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.29x = 44,799.24 × 19,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.29x = 852,604,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,604,799.92/32,462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,264.47

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