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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.44, 44,942.28 and 19,136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.44, 44,942.28 and 19,136.02 is: 26,412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.44 : 44,942.28 = 19,136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.44/44,942.28 = 19,136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.44x = 44,942.28 × 19,136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.44x = 860,016,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,016,368.93/32,560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,412.92

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