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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,486.41, 44,831.59 and 19,057.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,486.41, 44,831.59 and 19,057.90 is: 26,300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,486.41 : 44,831.59 = 19,057.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,486.41/44,831.59 = 19,057.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,486.41x = 44,831.59 × 19,057.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,486.41x = 854,395,959.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,395,959.06/32,486.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,300.10

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