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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.50, 44,646 and 18,933.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.50, 44,646 and 18,933.05 is: 26,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.50 : 44,646 = 18,933.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.50/44,646 = 18,933.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.50x = 44,646 × 18,933.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.50x = 845,284,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,284,950.30/32,358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,122.50

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