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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,564.62, 44,939.49 and 19,136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,564.62, 44,939.49 and 19,136.17 is: 26,408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,564.62 : 44,939.49 = 19,136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,564.62/44,939.49 = 19,136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,564.62x = 44,939.49 × 19,136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,564.62x = 859,969,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,969,720.35/32,564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,408.10

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