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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,499.75, 44,849.95 and 19,071.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,499.75, 44,849.95 and 19,071.23 is: 26,318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,499.75 : 44,849.95 = 19,071.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,499.75/44,849.95 = 19,071.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,499.75x = 44,849.95 × 19,071.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,499.75x = 855,343,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,343,440.01/32,499.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,318.46

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