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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,388.48, 44,699.28 and 18,958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,388.48, 44,699.28 and 18,958.92 is: 26,165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,388.48 : 44,699.28 = 18,958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,388.48/44,699.28 = 18,958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,388.48x = 44,699.28 × 18,958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,388.48x = 847,450,073.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,450,073.58/32,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,165.17

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