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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,488.79, 44,829.80 and 19,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,488.79, 44,829.80 and 19,056.96 is: 26,295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,488.79 : 44,829.80 = 19,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,488.79/44,829.80 = 19,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,488.79x = 44,829.80 × 19,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,488.79x = 854,319,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,319,610.12/32,488.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,295.83

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