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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,564.57, 44,939.61 and 19,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,564.57, 44,939.61 and 19,137.60 is: 26,410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,564.57 : 44,939.61 = 19,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,564.57/44,939.61 = 19,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,564.57x = 44,939.61 × 19,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,564.57x = 860,036,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,036,280.34/32,564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,410.19

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