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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.30, 44,686.10 and 18,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.30, 44,686.10 and 18,955.32 is: 26,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.30 : 44,686.10 = 18,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.30/44,686.10 = 18,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.30x = 44,686.10 × 18,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.30x = 847,039,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,039,325.05/32,392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.40

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