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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,598.60, 44,996.76 and 19,169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,598.60, 44,996.76 and 19,169.21 is: 26,459.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,598.60 : 44,996.76 = 19,169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,598.60/44,996.76 = 19,169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,598.60x = 44,996.76 × 19,169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,598.60x = 862,552,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,552,116.78/32,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.79

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