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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.64, 44,946.84 and 19,144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.64, 44,946.84 and 19,144.60 is: 26,413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.64 : 44,946.84 = 19,144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.64/44,946.84 = 19,144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.64x = 44,946.84 × 19,144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.64x = 860,489,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,489,273.06/32,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.49

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