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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.97, 44,950.43 and 19,143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.97, 44,950.43 and 19,143.03 is: 26,418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.97 : 44,950.43 = 19,143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.97/44,950.43 = 19,143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.97x = 44,950.43 × 19,143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.97x = 860,487,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,487,538.75/32,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,418.04

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