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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.21, 44,950.20 and 19,141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.21, 44,950.20 and 19,141.77 is: 26,420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.21 : 44,950.20 = 19,141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.21/44,950.20 = 19,141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.21x = 44,950.20 × 19,141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.21x = 860,426,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,426,389.85/32,566.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.83

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