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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.64, 44,822.58 and 19,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.64, 44,822.58 and 19,056.20 is: 26,293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.64 : 44,822.58 = 19,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.64/44,822.58 = 19,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.64x = 44,822.58 × 19,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.64x = 854,148,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,148,049.00/32,485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,293.10

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