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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.62, 44,678.13 and 18,948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.62, 44,678.13 and 18,948.92 is: 26,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.62 : 44,678.13 = 18,948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.62/44,678.13 = 18,948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.62x = 44,678.13 × 18,948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.62x = 846,602,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,602,311.12/32,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.42

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