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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,469.45, 44,808.17 and 19,048.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,469.45, 44,808.17 and 19,048.65 is: 26,287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,469.45 : 44,808.17 = 19,048.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,469.45/44,808.17 = 19,048.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,469.45x = 44,808.17 × 19,048.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,469.45x = 853,535,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,535,052.23/32,469.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,287.33

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