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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.50, 44,995.76 and 19,177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.50, 44,995.76 and 19,177.32 is: 26,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.50 : 44,995.76 = 19,177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.50/44,995.76 = 19,177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.50x = 44,995.76 × 19,177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.50x = 862,898,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,898,088.16/32,605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.80

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