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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.32, 44,995.08 and 19,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.32, 44,995.08 and 19,171.80 is: 26,454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.32 : 44,995.08 = 19,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.32/44,995.08 = 19,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.32x = 44,995.08 × 19,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.32x = 862,636,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,636,674.74/32,608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,454.50

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