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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.55, 44,995.25 and 19,183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.55, 44,995.25 and 19,183.47 is: 26,469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.55 : 44,995.25 = 19,183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.55/44,995.25 = 19,183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.55x = 44,995.25 × 19,183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.55x = 863,164,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,164,932.60/32,609.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.70

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