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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.42, 44,927.39 and 19,131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.42, 44,927.39 and 19,131.61 is: 26,393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.42 : 44,927.39 = 19,131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.42/44,927.39 = 19,131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.42x = 44,927.39 × 19,131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.42x = 859,533,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,533,303.80/32,566.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.24

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