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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.50, 44,652.27 and 18,932.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.50, 44,652.27 and 18,932.46 is: 26,119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.50 : 44,652.27 = 18,932.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.50/44,652.27 = 18,932.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.50x = 44,652.27 × 18,932.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.50x = 845,377,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,377,315.68/32,365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,119.71

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