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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.85, 44,983.76 and 19,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.85, 44,983.76 and 19,171.55 is: 26,447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.85 : 44,983.76 = 19,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.85/44,983.76 = 19,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.85x = 44,983.76 × 19,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.85x = 862,408,420.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,408,420.63/32,608.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,447.07

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