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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,490.42, 44,836.41 and 19,059.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,490.42, 44,836.41 and 19,059.09 is: 26,301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,490.42 : 44,836.41 = 19,059.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,490.42/44,836.41 = 19,059.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,490.42x = 44,836.41 × 19,059.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,490.42x = 854,541,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,541,173.47/32,490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,301.33

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