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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,590.59, 44,959.35 and 19,161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,590.59, 44,959.35 and 19,161.19 is: 26,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,590.59 : 44,959.35 = 19,161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,590.59/44,959.35 = 19,161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,590.59x = 44,959.35 × 19,161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,590.59x = 861,474,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,474,647.63/32,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,433.23

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