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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.54, 44,643.98 and 18,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.54, 44,643.98 and 18,926.50 is: 26,111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.54 : 44,643.98 = 18,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.54/44,643.98 = 18,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.54x = 44,643.98 × 18,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.54x = 844,954,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,954,287.47/32,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.44

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