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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,540.32, 44,905.97 and 19,115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,540.32, 44,905.97 and 19,115.87 is: 26,380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,540.32 : 44,905.97 = 19,115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,540.32/44,905.97 = 19,115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,540.32x = 44,905.97 × 19,115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,540.32x = 858,416,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,416,684.74/32,540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,380.09

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