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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,550.56, 44,901.08 and 19,119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,550.56, 44,901.08 and 19,119.34 is: 26,373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,550.56 : 44,901.08 = 19,119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,550.56/44,901.08 = 19,119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,550.56x = 44,901.08 × 19,119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,550.56x = 858,479,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,479,154.66/32,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.71

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