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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.51, 44,686.39 and 18,955.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.51, 44,686.39 and 18,955.53 is: 26,149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.51 : 44,686.39 = 18,955.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.51/44,686.39 = 18,955.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.51x = 44,686.39 × 18,955.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.51x = 847,053,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,053,982.80/32,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.69

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