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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,328.90, 44,607.20 and 18,897.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,328.90, 44,607.20 and 18,897.56 is: 26,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,328.90 : 44,607.20 = 18,897.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,328.90/44,607.20 = 18,897.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,328.90x = 44,607.20 × 18,897.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,328.90x = 842,967,141.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,967,141.33/32,328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.72

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