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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.33, 44,692.04 and 18,956.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.33, 44,692.04 and 18,956.87 is: 26,160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.33 : 44,692.04 = 18,956.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.33/44,692.04 = 18,956.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.33x = 44,692.04 × 18,956.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.33x = 847,221,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,221,131.48/32,385.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,160.65

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