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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.99, 44,997.84 and 19,178.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.99, 44,997.84 and 19,178.81 is: 26,466.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.99 : 44,997.84 = 19,178.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.99/44,997.84 = 19,178.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.99x = 44,997.84 × 19,178.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.99x = 863,005,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,005,023.77/32,606.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.87

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