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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.56, 44,822.52 and 19,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.56, 44,822.52 and 19,049.74 is: 26,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.56 : 44,822.52 = 19,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.56/44,822.52 = 19,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.56x = 44,822.52 × 19,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.56x = 853,857,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,857,352.14/32,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.83

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