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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,541.33, 44,907.36 and 19,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,541.33, 44,907.36 and 19,116.90 is: 26,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,541.33 : 44,907.36 = 19,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,541.33/44,907.36 = 19,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,541.33x = 44,907.36 × 19,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,541.33x = 858,489,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,489,510.38/32,541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.51

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