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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,558.24, 44,916.16 and 19,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,558.24, 44,916.16 and 19,105.76 is: 26,357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,558.24 : 44,916.16 = 19,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,558.24/44,916.16 = 19,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,558.24x = 44,916.16 × 19,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,558.24x = 858,157,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,157,373.08/32,558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,357.61

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