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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,508.91, 44,854.68 and 19,079.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,508.91, 44,854.68 and 19,079.47 is: 26,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,508.91 : 44,854.68 = 19,079.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,508.91/44,854.68 = 19,079.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,508.91x = 44,854.68 × 19,079.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,508.91x = 855,803,521.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,803,521.42/32,508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.20

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