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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,557.29, 44,937.84 and 19,137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,557.29, 44,937.84 and 19,137.54 is: 26,414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,557.29 : 44,937.84 = 19,137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,557.29/44,937.84 = 19,137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,557.29x = 44,937.84 × 19,137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,557.29x = 859,999,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,999,775.01/32,557.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.97

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