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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.92, 44,652.09 and 18,937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.92, 44,652.09 and 18,937.50 is: 26,128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.92 : 44,652.09 = 18,937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.92/44,652.09 = 18,937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.92x = 44,652.09 × 18,937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.92x = 845,598,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,598,954.38/32,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,128.64

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