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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.63, 44,806.01 and 19,048.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.63, 44,806.01 and 19,048.18 is: 26,288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.63 : 44,806.01 = 19,048.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.63/44,806.01 = 19,048.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.63x = 44,806.01 × 19,048.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.63x = 853,472,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,472,943.56/32,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,288.51

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