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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,537.84, 44,912.76 and 19,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,537.84, 44,912.76 and 19,108.76 is: 26,376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,537.84 : 44,912.76 = 19,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,537.84/44,912.76 = 19,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,537.84x = 44,912.76 × 19,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,537.84x = 858,227,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,227,151.78/32,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.28

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