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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.50, 44,643.99 and 18,926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.50, 44,643.99 and 18,926.46 is: 26,111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.50 : 44,643.99 = 18,926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.50/44,643.99 = 18,926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.50x = 44,643.99 × 18,926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.50x = 844,952,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,952,690.98/32,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.43

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