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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.80, 44,812.40 and 19,039.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.80, 44,812.40 and 19,039.96 is: 26,280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.80 : 44,812.40 = 19,039.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.80/44,812.40 = 19,039.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.80x = 44,812.40 × 19,039.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.80x = 853,226,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,226,303.50/32,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,280.77

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