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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.98, 44,693.08 and 18,954.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.98, 44,693.08 and 18,954.43 is: 26,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.98 : 44,693.08 = 18,954.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.98/44,693.08 = 18,954.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.98x = 44,693.08 × 18,954.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.98x = 847,131,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,131,697.23/32,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.97

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