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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,357.53, 44,641.23 and 18,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,357.53, 44,641.23 and 18,924.49 is: 26,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,357.53 : 44,641.23 = 18,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,357.53/44,641.23 = 18,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,357.53x = 44,641.23 × 18,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,357.53x = 844,812,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,812,510.72/32,357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,108.68

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