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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.55, 44,995.85 and 19,177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.55, 44,995.85 and 19,177.37 is: 26,464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.55 : 44,995.85 = 19,177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.55/44,995.85 = 19,177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.55x = 44,995.85 × 19,177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.55x = 862,902,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,902,063.91/32,605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.88

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