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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.95, 44,942.97 and 19,136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.95, 44,942.97 and 19,136.53 is: 26,413.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.95 : 44,942.97 = 19,136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.95/44,942.97 = 19,136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.95x = 44,942.97 × 19,136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.95x = 860,052,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,052,493.69/32,560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.62

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