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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,478.34, 44,820.67 and 19,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,478.34, 44,820.67 and 19,049.96 is: 26,289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,478.34 : 44,820.67 = 19,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,478.34/44,820.67 = 19,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,478.34x = 44,820.67 × 19,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,478.34x = 853,831,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,831,970.67/32,478.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,289.27

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