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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.12, 44,863.56 and 19,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.12, 44,863.56 and 19,085.94 is: 26,335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.12 : 44,863.56 = 19,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.12/44,863.56 = 19,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.12x = 44,863.56 × 19,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.12x = 856,263,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,263,214.35/32,514.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,335.12

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