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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.02, 44,632.14 and 18,915.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.02, 44,632.14 and 18,915.62 is: 26,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.02 : 44,632.14 = 18,915.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.02/44,632.14 = 18,915.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.02x = 44,632.14 × 18,915.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.02x = 844,244,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,244,600.03/32,347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.61

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