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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,541.72, 44,898.96 and 19,108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,541.72, 44,898.96 and 19,108.68 is: 26,364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,541.72 : 44,898.96 = 19,108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,541.72/44,898.96 = 19,108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,541.72x = 44,898.96 × 19,108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,541.72x = 857,959,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,959,858.97/32,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,364.92

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