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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,542.33, 44,908.74 and 19,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,542.33, 44,908.74 and 19,117.90 is: 26,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,542.33 : 44,908.74 = 19,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,542.33/44,908.74 = 19,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,542.33x = 44,908.74 × 19,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,542.33x = 858,560,800.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,560,800.45/32,542.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.89

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