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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.60, 44,863.68 and 19,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.60, 44,863.68 and 19,083.40 is: 26,333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.60 : 44,863.68 = 19,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.60/44,863.68 = 19,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.60x = 44,863.68 × 19,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.60x = 856,151,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,151,550.91/32,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.73

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