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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,360.49, 44,648.76 and 18,935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,360.49, 44,648.76 and 18,935.04 is: 26,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,360.49 : 44,648.76 = 18,935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,360.49/44,648.76 = 18,935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,360.49x = 44,648.76 × 18,935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,360.49x = 845,426,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,426,056.55/32,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,125.26

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