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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,541.74, 44,907.92 and 19,113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,541.74, 44,907.92 and 19,113.21 is: 26,376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,541.74 : 44,907.92 = 19,113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,541.74/44,907.92 = 19,113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,541.74x = 44,907.92 × 19,113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,541.74x = 858,334,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,334,553.41/32,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.42

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