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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.55, 44,991.11 and 19,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.55, 44,991.11 and 19,180.46 is: 26,465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.55 : 44,991.11 = 19,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.55/44,991.11 = 19,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.55x = 44,991.11 × 19,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.55x = 862,950,346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,950,346.14/32,606.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,465.55

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