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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,463.81, 44,800.62 and 19,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,463.81, 44,800.62 and 19,044.72 is: 26,282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,463.81 : 44,800.62 = 19,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,463.81/44,800.62 = 19,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,463.81x = 44,800.62 × 19,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,463.81x = 853,215,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,215,263.73/32,463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,282.04

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