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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.80, 44,682.65 and 18,952.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.80, 44,682.65 and 18,952.81 is: 26,145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.80 : 44,682.65 = 18,952.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.80/44,682.65 = 18,952.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.80x = 44,682.65 × 18,952.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.80x = 846,861,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,861,792.67/32,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.94

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