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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.20, 44,685.96 and 18,955.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.20, 44,685.96 and 18,955.21 is: 26,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.20 : 44,685.96 = 18,955.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.20/44,685.96 = 18,955.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.20x = 44,685.96 × 18,955.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.20x = 847,031,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,031,755.85/32,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.25

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