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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481.80, 44,834.46 and 19,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481.80, 44,834.46 and 19,055.96 is: 26,302.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481.80 : 44,834.46 = 19,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481.80/44,834.46 = 19,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481.80x = 44,834.46 × 19,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481.80x = 854,363,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,363,676.38/32,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,302.84

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