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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.78, 44,983.26 and 19,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.78, 44,983.26 and 19,168.28 is: 26,452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.78 : 44,983.26 = 19,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.78/44,983.26 = 19,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.78x = 44,983.26 × 19,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.78x = 862,251,666.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,251,666.76/32,595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,452.86

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