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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.31, 44,992.83 and 19,172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.31, 44,992.83 and 19,172.49 is: 26,457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.31 : 44,992.83 = 19,172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.31/44,992.83 = 19,172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.31x = 44,992.83 × 19,172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.31x = 862,624,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,624,583.25/32,604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.38

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