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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.55, 44,798.88 and 19,043.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.55, 44,798.88 and 19,043.47 is: 26,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.55 : 44,798.88 = 19,043.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.55/44,798.88 = 19,043.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.55x = 44,798.88 × 19,043.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.55x = 853,126,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,126,127.31/32,462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,280.32

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