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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.68, 44,812.96 and 19,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.68, 44,812.96 and 19,053.20 is: 26,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.68 : 44,812.96 = 19,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.68/44,812.96 = 19,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.68x = 44,812.96 × 19,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.68x = 853,830,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,830,289.47/32,470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,295.42

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