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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.16, 44,945.88 and 19,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.16, 44,945.88 and 19,145.36 is: 26,415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.16 : 44,945.88 = 19,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.16/44,945.88 = 19,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.16x = 44,945.88 × 19,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.16x = 860,505,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,505,053.12/32,575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,415.99

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