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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,516.82, 44,877.98 and 19,095.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,516.82, 44,877.98 and 19,095.42 is: 26,354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,516.82 : 44,877.98 = 19,095.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,516.82/44,877.98 = 19,095.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,516.82x = 44,877.98 × 19,095.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,516.82x = 856,963,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,963,876.85/32,516.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,354.48

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