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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.72, 44,795.76 and 19,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.72, 44,795.76 and 19,034.56 is: 26,266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.72 : 44,795.76 = 19,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.72/44,795.76 = 19,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.72x = 44,795.76 × 19,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.72x = 852,667,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,667,581.47/32,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,266.05

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