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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.01, 44,921.36 and 19,124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.01, 44,921.36 and 19,124.49 is: 26,391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.01 : 44,921.36 = 19,124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.01/44,921.36 = 19,124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.01x = 44,921.36 × 19,124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.01x = 859,098,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,098,004.48/32,552.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,391.55

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