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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481.09, 44,831.34 and 19,052.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481.09, 44,831.34 and 19,052.91 is: 26,297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481.09 : 44,831.34 = 19,052.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481.09/44,831.34 = 19,052.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481.09x = 44,831.34 × 19,052.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481.09x = 854,167,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,167,486.20/32,481.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,297.38

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