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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.55, 44,979.26 and 19,156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.55, 44,979.26 and 19,156.08 is: 26,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.55 : 44,979.26 = 19,156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.55/44,979.26 = 19,156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.55x = 44,979.26 × 19,156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.55x = 861,626,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,626,207.12/32,591.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,437.10

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