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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.81, 44,629.11 and 18,913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.81, 44,629.11 and 18,913.46 is: 26,096.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.81 : 44,629.11 = 18,913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.81/44,629.11 = 18,913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.81x = 44,629.11 × 18,913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.81x = 844,090,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,090,914.71/32,344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,096.64

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