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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,548.88, 44,917.04 and 19,121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,548.88, 44,917.04 and 19,121.35 is: 26,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,548.88 : 44,917.04 = 19,121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,548.88/44,917.04 = 19,121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,548.88x = 44,917.04 × 19,121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,548.88x = 858,874,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,874,442.80/32,548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,387.22

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