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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.17, 44,653.14 and 18,930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.17, 44,653.14 and 18,930.75 is: 26,120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.17 : 44,653.14 = 18,930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.17/44,653.14 = 18,930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.17x = 44,653.14 × 18,930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.17x = 845,317,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,317,430.06/32,362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,120.54

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