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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,602.12, 44,991.10 and 19,173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,602.12, 44,991.10 and 19,173.94 is: 26,460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,602.12 : 44,991.10 = 19,173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,602.12/44,991.10 = 19,173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,602.12x = 44,991.10 × 19,173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,602.12x = 862,656,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,656,651.93/32,602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.14

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