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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,464.95, 44,801.96 and 19,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,464.95, 44,801.96 and 19,044.15 is: 26,281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,464.95 : 44,801.96 = 19,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,464.95/44,801.96 = 19,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,464.95x = 44,801.96 × 19,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,464.95x = 853,215,151.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,215,151.31/32,464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.12

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