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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.37, 44,955 and 19,144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.37, 44,955 and 19,144.15 is: 26,419.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.37 : 44,955 = 19,144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.37/44,955 = 19,144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.37x = 44,955 × 19,144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.37x = 860,625,150.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,625,150.86/32,575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,419.51

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