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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,600.85, 44,999.87 and 19,171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,600.85, 44,999.87 and 19,171.46 is: 26,462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,600.85 : 44,999.87 = 19,171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,600.85/44,999.87 = 19,171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,600.85x = 44,999.87 × 19,171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,600.85x = 862,712,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,712,886.85/32,600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.90

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