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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358, 44,641.92 and 18,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358, 44,641.92 and 18,924.96 is: 26,109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358 : 44,641.92 = 18,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358/44,641.92 = 18,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358x = 44,641.92 × 18,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358x = 844,846,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,846,550.32/32,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.36

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