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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,478.96, 44,818.70 and 19,047.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,478.96, 44,818.70 and 19,047.90 is: 26,284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,478.96 : 44,818.70 = 19,047.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,478.96/44,818.70 = 19,047.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,478.96x = 44,818.70 × 19,047.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,478.96x = 853,702,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,702,115.73/32,478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.77

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