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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,482.44, 44,811.48 and 19,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,482.44, 44,811.48 and 19,046.88 is: 26,276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,482.44 : 44,811.48 = 19,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,482.44/44,811.48 = 19,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,482.44x = 44,811.48 × 19,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,482.44x = 853,518,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,518,882.18/32,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,276.32

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