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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,498.72, 44,848.53 and 19,070.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,498.72, 44,848.53 and 19,070.19 is: 26,317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,498.72 : 44,848.53 = 19,070.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,498.72/44,848.53 = 19,070.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,498.72x = 44,848.53 × 19,070.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,498.72x = 855,270,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,270,060.82/32,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,317.04

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