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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.52, 44,623.31 and 18,911.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.52, 44,623.31 and 18,911.48 is: 26,090.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.52 : 44,623.31 = 18,911.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.52/44,623.31 = 18,911.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.52x = 44,623.31 × 18,911.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.52x = 843,892,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,892,516.92/32,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,090.75

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