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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.48, 44,608 and 18,898.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.48, 44,608 and 18,898.14 is: 26,075.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.48 : 44,608 = 18,898.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.48/44,608 = 18,898.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.48x = 44,608 × 18,898.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.48x = 843,008,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,008,229.12/32,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,075.53

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