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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,549.25, 44,917.56 and 19,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,549.25, 44,917.56 and 19,121.73 is: 26,387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,549.25 : 44,917.56 = 19,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,549.25/44,917.56 = 19,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,549.25x = 44,917.56 × 19,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,549.25x = 858,901,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,901,454.58/32,549.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,387.75

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