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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.75, 44,646.34 and 18,933.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.75, 44,646.34 and 18,933.30 is: 26,122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.75 : 44,646.34 = 18,933.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.75/44,646.34 = 18,933.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.75x = 44,646.34 × 18,933.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.75x = 845,302,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,302,549.12/32,358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,122.84

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