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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,579.74, 44,960.30 and 19,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,579.74, 44,960.30 and 19,151.56 is: 26,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,579.74 : 44,960.30 = 19,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,579.74/44,960.30 = 19,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,579.74x = 44,960.30 × 19,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,579.74x = 861,059,787.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,059,787.31/32,579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,429.30

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