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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.87, 44,823.38 and 19,054.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.87, 44,823.38 and 19,054.17 is: 26,298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.87 : 44,823.38 = 19,054.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.87/44,823.38 = 19,054.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.87x = 44,823.38 × 19,054.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.87x = 854,072,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,072,207.22/32,475.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,298.67

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