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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,378.82, 44,682.94 and 18,947.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,378.82, 44,682.94 and 18,947.46 is: 26,147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,378.82 : 44,682.94 = 18,947.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,378.82/44,682.94 = 18,947.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,378.82x = 44,682.94 × 18,947.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,378.82x = 846,628,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,628,218.33/32,378.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,147.59

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