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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,565.42, 44,926.01 and 19,130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,565.42, 44,926.01 and 19,130.61 is: 26,391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,565.42 : 44,926.01 = 19,130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,565.42/44,926.01 = 19,130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,565.42x = 44,926.01 × 19,130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,565.42x = 859,462,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,462,174.53/32,565.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,391.87

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