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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.24, 44,917.76 and 19,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.24, 44,917.76 and 19,122.56 is: 26,391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.24 : 44,917.76 = 19,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.24/44,917.76 = 19,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.24x = 44,917.76 × 19,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.24x = 858,942,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,942,560.67/32,546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,391.45

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