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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.41, 44,954.15 and 19,149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.41, 44,954.15 and 19,149.23 is: 26,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.41 : 44,954.15 = 19,149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.41/44,954.15 = 19,149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.41x = 44,954.15 × 19,149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.41x = 860,837,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,837,374.44/32,577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,424.36

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