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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,379.72, 44,675.22 and 18,954.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,379.72, 44,675.22 and 18,954.27 is: 26,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,379.72 : 44,675.22 = 18,954.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,379.72/44,675.22 = 18,954.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,379.72x = 44,675.22 × 18,954.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,379.72x = 846,786,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,786,182.19/32,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.75

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