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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,328.61, 44,606.79 and 18,897.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,328.61, 44,606.79 and 18,897.26 is: 26,074.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,328.61 : 44,606.79 = 18,897.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,328.61/44,606.79 = 18,897.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,328.61x = 44,606.79 × 18,897.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,328.61x = 842,946,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,946,356.70/32,328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.32

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