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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,476.44, 44,803.20 and 19,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,476.44, 44,803.20 and 19,040.88 is: 26,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,476.44 : 44,803.20 = 19,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,476.44/44,803.20 = 19,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,476.44x = 44,803.20 × 19,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,476.44x = 853,092,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,092,354.82/32,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,268.04

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