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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,578.61, 44,952.57 and 19,150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,578.61, 44,952.57 and 19,150.43 is: 26,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,578.61 : 44,952.57 = 19,150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,578.61/44,952.57 = 19,150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,578.61x = 44,952.57 × 19,150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,578.61x = 860,860,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,860,820.34/32,578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,424.12

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