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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.85, 44,985.13 and 19,172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.85, 44,985.13 and 19,172.55 is: 26,448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.85 : 44,985.13 = 19,172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.85/44,985.13 = 19,172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.85x = 44,985.13 × 19,172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.85x = 862,479,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,479,654.18/32,609.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,448.44

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