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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,467.95, 44,806.10 and 19,047.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,467.95, 44,806.10 and 19,047.15 is: 26,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,467.95 : 44,806.10 = 19,047.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,467.95/44,806.10 = 19,047.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,467.95x = 44,806.10 × 19,047.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,467.95x = 853,428,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,428,412.38/32,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.26

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