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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.56, 44,809.50 and 19,038.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.56, 44,809.50 and 19,038.16 is: 26,279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.56 : 44,809.50 = 19,038.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.56/44,809.50 = 19,038.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.56x = 44,809.50 × 19,038.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.56x = 853,090,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,090,430.52/32,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,279.21

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