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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,464.56, 44,812.26 and 19,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,464.56, 44,812.26 and 19,040.16 is: 26,281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,464.56 : 44,812.26 = 19,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,464.56/44,812.26 = 19,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,464.56x = 44,812.26 × 19,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,464.56x = 853,232,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,232,600.36/32,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.97

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