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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.60, 44,963.76 and 19,160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.60, 44,963.76 and 19,160.64 is: 26,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.60 : 44,963.76 = 19,160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.60/44,963.76 = 19,160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.60x = 44,963.76 × 19,160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.60x = 861,534,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,534,418.41/32,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,438.30

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