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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.55, 44,992.49 and 19,181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.55, 44,992.49 and 19,181.46 is: 26,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.55 : 44,992.49 = 19,181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.55/44,992.49 = 19,181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.55x = 44,992.49 × 19,181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.55x = 863,021,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,021,647.24/32,607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.93

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