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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,353.53, 44,635.71 and 18,920.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,353.53, 44,635.71 and 18,920.49 is: 26,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,353.53 : 44,635.71 = 18,920.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,353.53/44,635.71 = 18,920.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,353.53x = 44,635.71 × 18,920.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,353.53x = 844,529,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,529,504.70/32,353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,103.16

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