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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.44, 44,783.94 and 19,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.44, 44,783.94 and 19,026.88 is: 26,248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.44 : 44,783.94 = 19,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.44/44,783.94 = 19,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.44x = 44,783.94 × 19,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.44x = 852,098,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,098,652.31/32,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,248.76

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