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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383, 44,688.54 and 18,953.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383, 44,688.54 and 18,953.61 is: 26,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383 : 44,688.54 = 18,953.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383/44,688.54 = 18,953.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383x = 44,688.54 × 18,953.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383x = 847,009,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,009,158.63/32,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,155.98

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