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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.64, 44,815.68 and 19,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.64, 44,815.68 and 19,051.20 is: 26,286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.64 : 44,815.68 = 19,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.64/44,815.68 = 19,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.64x = 44,815.68 × 19,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.64x = 853,792,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,792,482.82/32,480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,286.20

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