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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.60, 44,798.98 and 19,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.60, 44,798.98 and 19,043.48 is: 26,280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.60 : 44,798.98 = 19,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.60/44,798.98 = 19,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.60x = 44,798.98 × 19,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.60x = 853,128,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,128,479.65/32,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,280.35

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