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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,561.57, 44,919.88 and 19,132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,561.57, 44,919.88 and 19,132.58 is: 26,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,561.57 : 44,919.88 = 19,132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,561.57/44,919.88 = 19,132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,561.57x = 44,919.88 × 19,132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,561.57x = 859,432,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,432,925.26/32,561.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.09

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