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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,375.19, 44,681.18 and 18,950.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,375.19, 44,681.18 and 18,950.79 is: 26,154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,375.19 : 44,681.18 = 18,950.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,375.19/44,681.18 = 18,950.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,375.19x = 44,681.18 × 18,950.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,375.19x = 846,743,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,743,564.38/32,375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,154.09

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