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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.80, 44,813.78 and 19,040.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.80, 44,813.78 and 19,040.96 is: 26,282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.80 : 44,813.78 = 19,040.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.80/44,813.78 = 19,040.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.80x = 44,813.78 × 19,040.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.80x = 853,297,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,297,392.43/32,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,282.15

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