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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.50, 44,998.52 and 19,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.50, 44,998.52 and 19,179.32 is: 26,467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.50 : 44,998.52 = 19,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.50/44,998.52 = 19,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.50x = 44,998.52 × 19,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.50x = 863,041,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,041,014.61/32,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,467.56

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