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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,594.16, 44,972.04 and 19,164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,594.16, 44,972.04 and 19,164.36 is: 26,442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,594.16 : 44,972.04 = 19,164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,594.16/44,972.04 = 19,164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,594.16x = 44,972.04 × 19,164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,594.16x = 861,860,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,860,364.49/32,594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,442.17

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