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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,563.24, 44,937.59 and 19,134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,563.24, 44,937.59 and 19,134.79 is: 26,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,563.24 : 44,937.59 = 19,134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,563.24/44,937.59 = 19,134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,563.24x = 44,937.59 × 19,134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,563.24x = 859,871,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,871,139.74/32,563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,406.19

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