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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,340.54, 44,623.23 and 18,909.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,340.54, 44,623.23 and 18,909.18 is: 26,090.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,340.54 : 44,623.23 = 18,909.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,340.54/44,623.23 = 18,909.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,340.54x = 44,623.23 × 18,909.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,340.54x = 843,788,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,788,688.25/32,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,090.74

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