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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,360.42, 44,648.66 and 18,934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,360.42, 44,648.66 and 18,934.98 is: 26,125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,360.42 : 44,648.66 = 18,934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,360.42/44,648.66 = 18,934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,360.42x = 44,648.66 × 18,934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,360.42x = 845,421,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,421,484.13/32,360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,125.17

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