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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.88, 44,962.08 and 19,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.88, 44,962.08 and 19,153.60 is: 26,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.88 : 44,962.08 = 19,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.88/44,962.08 = 19,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.88x = 44,962.08 × 19,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.88x = 861,185,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,185,695.49/32,586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,427.37

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