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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,603.31, 44,991.45 and 19,171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,603.31, 44,991.45 and 19,171.49 is: 26,455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,603.31 : 44,991.45 = 19,171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,603.31/44,991.45 = 19,171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,603.31x = 44,991.45 × 19,171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,603.31x = 862,552,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,552,908.80/32,603.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.99

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