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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,602.76, 44,989.26 and 19,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,602.76, 44,989.26 and 19,174.52 is: 26,459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,602.76 : 44,989.26 = 19,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,602.76/44,989.26 = 19,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,602.76x = 44,989.26 × 19,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,602.76x = 862,647,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,647,465.66/32,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.34

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