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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,587.44, 44,975.16 and 19,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,587.44, 44,975.16 and 19,161.96 is: 26,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,587.44 : 44,975.16 = 19,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,587.44/44,975.16 = 19,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,587.44x = 44,975.16 × 19,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,587.44x = 861,812,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,812,216.91/32,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,446.15

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