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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.92, 44,975.52 and 19,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.92, 44,975.52 and 19,164.76 is: 26,445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.92 : 44,975.52 = 19,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.92/44,975.52 = 19,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.92x = 44,975.52 × 19,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.92x = 861,945,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,945,046.68/32,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,445.78

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