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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,529.56, 44,886.05 and 19,105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,529.56, 44,886.05 and 19,105.14 is: 26,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,529.56 : 44,886.05 = 19,105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,529.56/44,886.05 = 19,105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,529.56x = 44,886.05 × 19,105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,529.56x = 857,554,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,554,173.77/32,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,362.30

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