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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,526.97, 44,901.81 and 19,099.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,526.97, 44,901.81 and 19,099.06 is: 26,365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,526.97 : 44,901.81 = 19,099.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,526.97/44,901.81 = 19,099.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,526.97x = 44,901.81 × 19,099.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,526.97x = 857,582,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,582,251.04/32,526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,365.27

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