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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.10, 44,688.96 and 18,951.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.10, 44,688.96 and 18,951.54 is: 26,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.10 : 44,688.96 = 18,951.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.10/44,688.96 = 18,951.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.10x = 44,688.96 × 18,951.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.10x = 846,924,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,924,613.00/32,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,154.91

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