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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,478.66, 44,810.35 and 19,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,478.66, 44,810.35 and 19,050.48 is: 26,283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,478.66 : 44,810.35 = 19,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,478.66/44,810.35 = 19,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,478.66x = 44,810.35 × 19,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,478.66x = 853,658,628.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,658,628.84/32,478.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.68

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