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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,529.87, 44,897.90 and 19,108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,529.87, 44,897.90 and 19,108.17 is: 26,373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,529.87 : 44,897.90 = 19,108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,529.87/44,897.90 = 19,108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,529.87x = 44,897.90 × 19,108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,529.87x = 857,916,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,916,610.30/32,529.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.20

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