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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,565.96, 44,949.86 and 19,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,565.96, 44,949.86 and 19,141.52 is: 26,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,565.96 : 44,949.86 = 19,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,565.96/44,949.86 = 19,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,565.96x = 44,949.86 × 19,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,565.96x = 860,408,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,408,804.42/32,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.50

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