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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.09, 44,955.90 and 19,158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.09, 44,955.90 and 19,158.69 is: 26,429.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.09 : 44,955.90 = 19,158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.09/44,955.90 = 19,158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.09x = 44,955.90 × 19,158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.09x = 861,296,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,296,151.77/32,588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,429.79

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