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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.76, 44,992.92 and 19,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.76, 44,992.92 and 19,170.12 is: 26,452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.76 : 44,992.92 = 19,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.76/44,992.92 = 19,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.76x = 44,992.92 × 19,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.76x = 862,519,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,519,675.55/32,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,452.17

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