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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.76, 44,663.38 and 18,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.76, 44,663.38 and 18,938.60 is: 26,135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.76 : 44,663.38 = 18,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.76/44,663.38 = 18,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.76x = 44,663.38 × 18,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.76x = 845,861,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,861,617.80/32,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,135.27

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