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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,578.14, 44,947.53 and 19,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,578.14, 44,947.53 and 19,145.10 is: 26,414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,578.14 : 44,947.53 = 19,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,578.14/44,947.53 = 19,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,578.14x = 44,947.53 × 19,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,578.14x = 860,524,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,524,956.60/32,578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.18

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