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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.10, 44,921.25 and 19,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.10, 44,921.25 and 19,122.30 is: 26,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.10 : 44,921.25 = 19,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.10/44,921.25 = 19,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.10x = 44,921.25 × 19,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.10x = 858,997,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,997,618.88/32,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,388.39

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