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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,497.44, 44,843.74 and 19,067.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,497.44, 44,843.74 and 19,067.28 is: 26,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,497.44 : 44,843.74 = 19,067.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,497.44/44,843.74 = 19,067.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,497.44x = 44,843.74 × 19,067.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,497.44x = 855,048,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,048,146.83/32,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,311.25

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