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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,346.24, 44,631.05 and 18,914.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,346.24, 44,631.05 and 18,914.87 is: 26,098.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,346.24 : 44,631.05 = 18,914.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,346.24/44,631.05 = 18,914.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,346.24x = 44,631.05 × 18,914.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,346.24x = 844,190,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,190,381.06/32,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,098.57

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