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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,590.10, 44,971.66 and 19,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,590.10, 44,971.66 and 19,161.92 is: 26,441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,590.10 : 44,971.66 = 19,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,590.10/44,971.66 = 19,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,590.10x = 44,971.66 × 19,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,590.10x = 861,743,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,743,351.19/32,590.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.88

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