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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,574.96, 44,954.58 and 19,146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,574.96, 44,954.58 and 19,146.03 is: 26,422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,574.96 : 44,954.58 = 19,146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,574.96/44,954.58 = 19,146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,574.96x = 44,954.58 × 19,146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,574.96x = 860,701,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,701,737.32/32,574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,422.19

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