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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.52, 44,808.94 and 19,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.52, 44,808.94 and 19,039 is: 26,273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.52 : 44,808.94 = 19,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.52/44,808.94 = 19,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.52x = 44,808.94 × 19,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.52x = 853,117,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,117,408.66/32,470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,273.60

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