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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.16, 44,976.24 and 19,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.16, 44,976.24 and 19,162.44 is: 26,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.16 : 44,976.24 = 19,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.16/44,976.24 = 19,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.16x = 44,976.24 × 19,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.16x = 861,854,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,854,500.43/32,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,444.43

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