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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.88, 44,964.84 and 19,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.88, 44,964.84 and 19,159.44 is: 26,435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.88 : 44,964.84 = 19,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.88/44,964.84 = 19,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.88x = 44,964.84 × 19,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.88x = 861,501,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,501,154.09/32,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,435.43

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