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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,517.61, 44,873.39 and 19,088.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,517.61, 44,873.39 and 19,088.65 is: 26,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,517.61 : 44,873.39 = 19,088.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,517.61/44,873.39 = 19,088.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,517.61x = 44,873.39 × 19,088.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,517.61x = 856,572,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,572,340.58/32,517.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,341.80

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