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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,471.53, 44,818.17 and 19,047.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,471.53, 44,818.17 and 19,047.11 is: 26,289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,471.53 : 44,818.17 = 19,047.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,471.53/44,818.17 = 19,047.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,471.53x = 44,818.17 × 19,047.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,471.53x = 853,656,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,656,389.90/32,471.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,289.38

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