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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.09, 44,951.76 and 19,155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.09, 44,951.76 and 19,155.69 is: 26,425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.09 : 44,951.76 = 19,155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.09/44,951.76 = 19,155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.09x = 44,951.76 × 19,155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.09x = 861,081,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,081,979.51/32,585.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,425.65

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