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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,360, 44,644.68 and 18,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,360, 44,644.68 and 18,926.96 is: 26,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,360 : 44,644.68 = 18,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,360/44,644.68 = 18,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,360x = 44,644.68 × 18,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,360x = 844,988,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,988,072.57/32,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,112.12

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