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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.56, 44,660.26 and 18,920.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.56, 44,660.26 and 18,920.96 is: 26,119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.56 : 44,660.26 = 18,920.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.56/44,660.26 = 18,920.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.56x = 44,660.26 × 18,920.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.56x = 845,014,993.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,014,993.05/32,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,119.76

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