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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.04, 44,684.58 and 18,953.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.04, 44,684.58 and 18,953.72 is: 26,152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.04 : 44,684.58 = 18,953.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.04/44,684.58 = 18,953.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.04x = 44,684.58 × 18,953.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.04x = 846,939,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,939,017.64/32,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,152.17

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