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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.34, 44,823.43 and 19,051.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.34, 44,823.43 and 19,051.96 is: 26,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.34 : 44,823.43 = 19,051.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.34/44,823.43 = 19,051.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.34x = 44,823.43 × 19,051.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.34x = 853,974,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,974,195.42/32,480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,292.03

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