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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.76, 44,994.30 and 19,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.76, 44,994.30 and 19,171.12 is: 26,453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.76 : 44,994.30 = 19,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.76/44,994.30 = 19,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.76x = 44,994.30 × 19,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.76x = 862,591,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,591,124.62/32,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,453.55

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