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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.42, 44,966.57 and 19,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.42, 44,966.57 and 19,158.24 is: 26,436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.42 : 44,966.57 = 19,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.42/44,966.57 = 19,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.42x = 44,966.57 × 19,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.42x = 861,480,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,480,340.04/32,586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,436.79

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