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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.76, 44,822.88 and 19,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.76, 44,822.88 and 19,051.20 is: 26,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.76 : 44,822.88 = 19,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.76/44,822.88 = 19,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.76x = 44,822.88 × 19,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.76x = 853,929,651.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,929,651.46/32,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,292.75

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