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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.66, 44,811.73 and 19,051.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.66, 44,811.73 and 19,051.48 is: 26,285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.66 : 44,811.73 = 19,051.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.66/44,811.73 = 19,051.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.66x = 44,811.73 × 19,051.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.66x = 853,729,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,729,777.86/32,479.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.06

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