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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.10, 44,968.91 and 19,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.10, 44,968.91 and 19,159.92 is: 26,439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.10 : 44,968.91 = 19,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.10/44,968.91 = 19,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.10x = 44,968.91 × 19,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.10x = 861,600,622.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,600,622.29/32,588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,439.12

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