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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,356.96, 44,648.52 and 18,925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,356.96, 44,648.52 and 18,925.56 is: 26,114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,356.96 : 44,648.52 = 18,925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,356.96/44,648.52 = 18,925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,356.96x = 44,648.52 × 18,925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,356.96x = 844,998,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,998,244.17/32,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,114.88

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