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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545.83, 44,913.57 and 19,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545.83, 44,913.57 and 19,121.40 is: 26,387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545.83 : 44,913.57 = 19,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545.83/44,913.57 = 19,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545.83x = 44,913.57 × 19,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545.83x = 858,810,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,810,337.40/32,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,387.72

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