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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.42, 44,701.62 and 18,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.42, 44,701.62 and 18,783.10 is: 25,920.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.42 : 44,701.62 = 18,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.42/44,701.62 = 18,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.42x = 44,701.62 × 18,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.42x = 839,634,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,634,998.62/32,392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,920.72

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