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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.31, 44,802.69 and 19,046.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.31, 44,802.69 and 19,046.22 is: 26,284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.31 : 44,802.69 = 19,046.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.31/44,802.69 = 19,046.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.31x = 44,802.69 × 19,046.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.31x = 853,321,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,321,890.33/32,465.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.11

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