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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.39, 44,661.65 and 18,932.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.39, 44,661.65 and 18,932.04 is: 26,126.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.39 : 44,661.65 = 18,932.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.39/44,661.65 = 18,932.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.39x = 44,661.65 × 18,932.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.39x = 845,536,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,536,049.61/32,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,126.31

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