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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,550.87, 44,919.81 and 19,123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,550.87, 44,919.81 and 19,123.35 is: 26,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,550.87 : 44,919.81 = 19,123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,550.87/44,919.81 = 19,123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,550.87x = 44,919.81 × 19,123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,550.87x = 859,017,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,017,248.56/32,550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.99

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