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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,374.69, 44,680.49 and 18,950.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,374.69, 44,680.49 and 18,950.29 is: 26,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,374.69 : 44,680.49 = 18,950.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,374.69/44,680.49 = 18,950.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,374.69x = 44,680.49 × 18,950.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,374.69x = 846,708,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,708,148.09/32,374.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.40

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