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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.65, 44,608.23 and 18,898.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.65, 44,608.23 and 18,898.31 is: 26,075.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.65 : 44,608.23 = 18,898.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.65/44,608.23 = 18,898.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.65x = 44,608.23 × 18,898.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.65x = 843,020,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,020,174.20/32,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,075.76

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