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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.32, 44,996.46 and 19,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.32, 44,996.46 and 19,172.80 is: 26,455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.32 : 44,996.46 = 19,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.32/44,996.46 = 19,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.32x = 44,996.46 × 19,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.32x = 862,708,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,708,128.29/32,609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.88

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