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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,558.17, 44,939.04 and 19,138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,558.17, 44,939.04 and 19,138.42 is: 26,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,558.17 : 44,939.04 = 19,138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,558.17/44,939.04 = 19,138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,558.17x = 44,939.04 × 19,138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,558.17x = 860,062,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,062,221.92/32,558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,416.17

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