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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,535.60, 44,899.56 and 19,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,535.60, 44,899.56 and 19,116.96 is: 26,381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,535.60 : 44,899.56 = 19,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,535.60/44,899.56 = 19,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,535.60x = 44,899.56 × 19,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,535.60x = 858,343,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,343,092.54/32,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.66

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