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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,598.96, 44,971.32 and 19,169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,598.96, 44,971.32 and 19,169.96 is: 26,445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,598.96 : 44,971.32 = 19,169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,598.96/44,971.32 = 19,169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,598.96x = 44,971.32 × 19,169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,598.96x = 862,098,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,098,405.55/32,598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,445.58

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