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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.45, 44,686.31 and 18,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.45, 44,686.31 and 18,955.46 is: 26,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.45 : 44,686.31 = 18,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.45/44,686.31 = 18,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.45x = 44,686.31 × 18,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.45x = 847,049,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,049,466.98/32,392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.60

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