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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,533.72, 44,911.13 and 19,105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,533.72, 44,911.13 and 19,105.81 is: 26,374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,533.72 : 44,911.13 = 19,105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,533.72/44,911.13 = 19,105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,533.72x = 44,911.13 × 19,105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,533.72x = 858,063,308.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,063,308.86/32,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,374.59

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