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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,356.53, 44,639.85 and 18,923.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,356.53, 44,639.85 and 18,923.49 is: 26,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,356.53 : 44,639.85 = 18,923.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,356.53/44,639.85 = 18,923.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,356.53x = 44,639.85 × 18,923.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,356.53x = 844,741,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,741,755.08/32,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,107.30

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