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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.63, 44,838.21 and 19,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.63, 44,838.21 and 19,049.99 is: 26,295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.63 : 44,838.21 = 19,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.63/44,838.21 = 19,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.63x = 44,838.21 × 19,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.63x = 854,167,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,167,192.21/32,483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,295.31

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