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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.04, 44,611.92 and 18,899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.04, 44,611.92 and 18,899.44 is: 26,081.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.04 : 44,611.92 = 18,899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.04/44,611.92 = 18,899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.04x = 44,611.92 × 18,899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.04x = 843,140,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,140,305.32/32,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,081.58

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