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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,600.76, 44,986.50 and 19,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,600.76, 44,986.50 and 19,172.52 is: 26,456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,600.76 : 44,986.50 = 19,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,600.76/44,986.50 = 19,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,600.76x = 44,986.50 × 19,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,600.76x = 862,504,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,504,570.98/32,600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.58

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