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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.51, 44,684.16 and 18,947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.51, 44,684.16 and 18,947.96 is: 26,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.51 : 44,684.16 = 18,947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.51/44,684.16 = 18,947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.51x = 44,684.16 × 18,947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.51x = 846,673,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,673,549.40/32,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.05

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