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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,563.76, 44,935.44 and 19,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,563.76, 44,935.44 and 19,135.52 is: 26,405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,563.76 : 44,935.44 = 19,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,563.76/44,935.44 = 19,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,563.76x = 44,935.44 × 19,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,563.76x = 859,863,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,863,010.83/32,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,405.52

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