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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,468.95, 44,807.48 and 19,048.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,468.95, 44,807.48 and 19,048.15 is: 26,286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,468.95 : 44,807.48 = 19,048.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,468.95/44,807.48 = 19,048.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,468.95x = 44,807.48 × 19,048.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,468.95x = 853,499,600.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,499,600.16/32,468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,286.64

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