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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,550.37, 44,919.12 and 19,122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,550.37, 44,919.12 and 19,122.85 is: 26,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,550.37 : 44,919.12 = 19,122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,550.37/44,919.12 = 19,122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,550.37x = 44,919.12 × 19,122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,550.37x = 858,981,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,981,593.89/32,550.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.30

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