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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,486.87, 44,832.61 and 19,067.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,486.87, 44,832.61 and 19,067.80 is: 26,313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,486.87 : 44,832.61 = 19,067.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,486.87/44,832.61 = 19,067.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,486.87x = 44,832.61 × 19,067.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,486.87x = 854,859,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,859,240.96/32,486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,313.99

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