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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.74, 44,607.98 and 18,893.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.74, 44,607.98 and 18,893.32 is: 26,072.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.74 : 44,607.98 = 18,893.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.74/44,607.98 = 18,893.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.74x = 44,607.98 × 18,893.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.74x = 842,792,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,792,776.41/32,324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,072.69

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