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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,548.57, 44,917.44 and 19,120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,548.57, 44,917.44 and 19,120.08 is: 26,385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,548.57 : 44,917.44 = 19,120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,548.57/44,917.44 = 19,120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,548.57x = 44,917.44 × 19,120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,548.57x = 858,825,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,825,142.94/32,548.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,385.96

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