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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,468.46, 44,805.58 and 19,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,468.46, 44,805.58 and 19,046.35 is: 26,283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,468.46 : 44,805.58 = 19,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,468.46/44,805.58 = 19,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,468.46x = 44,805.58 × 19,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,468.46x = 853,382,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,382,758.63/32,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.44

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