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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,602.28, 44,990.52 and 19,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,602.28, 44,990.52 and 19,175 is: 26,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,602.28 : 44,990.52 = 19,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,602.28/44,990.52 = 19,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,602.28x = 44,990.52 × 19,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,602.28x = 862,693,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,693,221.00/32,602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,461.13

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