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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,600.60, 44,999.52 and 19,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,600.60, 44,999.52 and 19,171.20 is: 26,462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,600.60 : 44,999.52 = 19,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,600.60/44,999.52 = 19,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,600.60x = 44,999.52 × 19,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,600.60x = 862,694,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,694,797.82/32,600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.54

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