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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,355.06, 44,641.26 and 18,929.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,355.06, 44,641.26 and 18,929.61 is: 26,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,355.06 : 44,641.26 = 18,929.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,355.06/44,641.26 = 18,929.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,355.06x = 44,641.26 × 18,929.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,355.06x = 845,041,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,041,641.71/32,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,117.76

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