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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.64, 44,957.88 and 19,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.64, 44,957.88 and 19,152.60 is: 26,424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.64 : 44,957.88 = 19,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.64/44,957.88 = 19,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.64x = 44,957.88 × 19,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.64x = 861,060,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,060,292.49/32,585.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,424.53

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