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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.02, 44,989.43 and 19,172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.02, 44,989.43 and 19,172.43 is: 26,457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.02 : 44,989.43 = 19,172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.02/44,989.43 = 19,172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.02x = 44,989.43 × 19,172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.02x = 862,556,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,556,601.55/32,601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.97

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