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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,534.81, 44,898.38 and 19,110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,534.81, 44,898.38 and 19,110.36 is: 26,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,534.81 : 44,898.38 = 19,110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,534.81/44,898.38 = 19,110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,534.81x = 44,898.38 × 19,110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,534.81x = 858,024,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,024,205.22/32,534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,372.50

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