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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,558.12, 44,935.96 and 19,129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,558.12, 44,935.96 and 19,129.37 is: 26,401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,558.12 : 44,935.96 = 19,129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,558.12/44,935.96 = 19,129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,558.12x = 44,935.96 × 19,129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,558.12x = 859,596,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,596,605.15/32,558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.91

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