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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,551.38, 44,922.18 and 19,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,551.38, 44,922.18 and 19,122.52 is: 26,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,551.38 : 44,922.18 = 19,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,551.38/44,922.18 = 19,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,551.38x = 44,922.18 × 19,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,551.38x = 859,025,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,025,329.13/32,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.83

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