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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,600.12, 44,988.35 and 19,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,600.12, 44,988.35 and 19,171.94 is: 26,457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,600.12 : 44,988.35 = 19,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,600.12/44,988.35 = 19,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,600.12x = 44,988.35 × 19,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,600.12x = 862,513,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,513,626.10/32,600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.38

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