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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.17, 44,654.52 and 18,931.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.17, 44,654.52 and 18,931.75 is: 26,121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.17 : 44,654.52 = 18,931.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.17/44,654.52 = 18,931.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.17x = 44,654.52 × 18,931.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.17x = 845,388,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,388,209.01/32,363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,121.92

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