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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.61, 44,943.66 and 19,145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.61, 44,943.66 and 19,145.43 is: 26,416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.61 : 44,943.66 = 19,145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.61/44,943.66 = 19,145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.61x = 44,943.66 × 19,145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.61x = 860,465,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,465,696.47/32,573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,416.04

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