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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,584.42, 44,963.81 and 19,156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,584.42, 44,963.81 and 19,156.24 is: 26,434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,584.42 : 44,963.81 = 19,156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,584.42/44,963.81 = 19,156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,584.42x = 44,963.81 × 19,156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,584.42x = 861,337,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,337,535.67/32,584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,434.03

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