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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,587.59, 44,955.21 and 19,158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,587.59, 44,955.21 and 19,158.19 is: 26,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,587.59 : 44,955.21 = 19,158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,587.59/44,955.21 = 19,158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,587.59x = 44,955.21 × 19,158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,587.59x = 861,260,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,260,454.67/32,587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,429.09

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