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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382, 44,687.16 and 18,952.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382, 44,687.16 and 18,952.61 is: 26,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382 : 44,687.16 = 18,952.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382/44,687.16 = 18,952.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382x = 44,687.16 × 18,952.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382x = 846,938,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,938,092.05/32,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,154.59

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