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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,361.42, 44,650.02 and 18,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,361.42, 44,650.02 and 18,936 is: 26,126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,361.42 : 44,650.02 = 18,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,361.42/44,650.02 = 18,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,361.42x = 44,650.02 × 18,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,361.42x = 845,492,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,492,778.72/32,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,126.57

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