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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.60, 44,995.68 and 19,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.60, 44,995.68 and 19,178.24 is: 26,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.60 : 44,995.68 = 19,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.60/44,995.68 = 19,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.60x = 44,995.68 × 19,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.60x = 862,937,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,937,950.00/32,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.70

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