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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,563.52, 44,946.50 and 19,139.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,563.52, 44,946.50 and 19,139.09 is: 26,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,563.52 : 44,946.50 = 19,139.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,563.52/44,946.50 = 19,139.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,563.52x = 44,946.50 × 19,139.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,563.52x = 860,234,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,234,788.26/32,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,417.13

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