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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.49, 44,997.14 and 19,178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.49, 44,997.14 and 19,178.31 is: 26,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.49 : 44,997.14 = 19,178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.49/44,997.14 = 19,178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.49x = 44,997.14 × 19,178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.49x = 862,969,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,969,100.03/32,606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.18

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