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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.87, 44,969.49 and 19,154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.87, 44,969.49 and 19,154.66 is: 26,434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.87 : 44,969.49 = 19,154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.87/44,969.49 = 19,154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.87x = 44,969.49 × 19,154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.87x = 861,375,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,375,066.48/32,585.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,434.01

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