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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,619.79, 44,998.84 and 19,182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,619.79, 44,998.84 and 19,182.49 is: 26,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,619.79 : 44,998.84 = 19,182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,619.79/44,998.84 = 19,182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,619.79x = 44,998.84 × 19,182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,619.79x = 863,189,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,189,798.31/32,619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.15

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