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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,360.50, 44,645.37 and 18,927.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,360.50, 44,645.37 and 18,927.46 is: 26,112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,360.50 : 44,645.37 = 18,927.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,360.50/44,645.37 = 18,927.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,360.50x = 44,645.37 × 18,927.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,360.50x = 845,023,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,023,454.86/32,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,112.81

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