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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.41, 44,830.21 and 19,056.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.41, 44,830.21 and 19,056.90 is: 26,298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.41 : 44,830.21 = 19,056.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.41/44,830.21 = 19,056.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.41x = 44,830.21 × 19,056.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.41x = 854,324,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,324,828.95/32,485.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,298.72

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