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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.87, 44,973.63 and 19,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.87, 44,973.63 and 19,157.66 is: 26,438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.87 : 44,973.63 = 19,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.87/44,973.63 = 19,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.87x = 44,973.63 × 19,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.87x = 861,589,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,589,287.64/32,588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,438.15

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