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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.24, 45,444.61 and 19,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.24, 45,444.61 and 19,502.40 is: 26,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.24 : 45,444.61 = 19,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.24/45,444.61 = 19,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.24x = 45,444.61 × 19,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.24x = 886,278,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,278,962.06/32,944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,902.40

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