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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.14, 44,945.15 and 19,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.14, 44,945.15 and 19,147.12 is: 26,419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.14 : 44,945.15 = 19,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.14/44,945.15 = 19,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.14x = 44,945.15 × 19,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.14x = 860,569,972.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,569,972.37/32,573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,419.62

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