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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.19, 44,678.42 and 18,948.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.19, 44,678.42 and 18,948.79 is: 26,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.19 : 44,678.42 = 18,948.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.19/44,678.42 = 18,948.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.19x = 44,678.42 × 18,948.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.19x = 846,601,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,601,998.11/32,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.33

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