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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.05, 44,993.18 and 19,181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.05, 44,993.18 and 19,181.97 is: 26,467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.05 : 44,993.18 = 19,181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.05/44,993.18 = 19,181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.05x = 44,993.18 × 19,181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.05x = 863,057,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,057,733.05/32,608.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,467.63

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