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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.44, 44,802.96 and 19,046.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.44, 44,802.96 and 19,046.96 is: 26,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.44 : 44,802.96 = 19,046.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.44/44,802.96 = 19,046.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.44x = 44,802.96 × 19,046.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.44x = 853,360,187.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,360,187.00/32,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.19

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