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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,342.61, 44,632.77 and 18,911.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,342.61, 44,632.77 and 18,911.24 is: 26,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,342.61 : 44,632.77 = 18,911.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,342.61/44,632.77 = 18,911.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,342.61x = 44,632.77 × 18,911.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,342.61x = 844,060,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,060,802.17/32,342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,097.49

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