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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,384.04, 44,683.20 and 18,952.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,384.04, 44,683.20 and 18,952.72 is: 26,150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,384.04 : 44,683.20 = 18,952.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,384.04/44,683.20 = 18,952.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,384.04x = 44,683.20 × 18,952.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,384.04x = 846,868,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,868,178.30/32,384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.79

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