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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.80, 44,663.40 and 18,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.80, 44,663.40 and 18,941.28 is: 26,140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.80 : 44,663.40 = 18,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.80/44,663.40 = 18,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.80x = 44,663.40 × 18,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.80x = 845,981,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,981,965.15/32,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,140.57

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