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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.80, 44,799.23 and 19,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.80, 44,799.23 and 19,043.72 is: 26,280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.80 : 44,799.23 = 19,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.80/44,799.23 = 19,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.80x = 44,799.23 × 19,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.80x = 853,143,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,143,992.34/32,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,280.67

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