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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,549.20, 44,918.25 and 19,121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,549.20, 44,918.25 and 19,121.02 is: 26,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,549.20 : 44,918.25 = 19,121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,549.20/44,918.25 = 19,121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,549.20x = 44,918.25 × 19,121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,549.20x = 858,882,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,882,812.76/32,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,387.22

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