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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,350.56, 44,658.88 and 18,919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,350.56, 44,658.88 and 18,919.96 is: 26,118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,350.56 : 44,658.88 = 18,919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,350.56/44,658.88 = 18,919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,350.56x = 44,658.88 × 18,919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,350.56x = 844,944,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,944,223.24/32,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,118.38

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