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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.20, 44,622.78 and 18,909.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.20, 44,622.78 and 18,909.69 is: 26,085.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.20 : 44,622.78 = 18,909.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.20/44,622.78 = 18,909.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.20x = 44,622.78 × 18,909.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.20x = 843,802,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,802,936.74/32,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,085.81

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