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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.58, 44,686.47 and 18,955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.58, 44,686.47 and 18,955.51 is: 26,149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.58 : 44,686.47 = 18,955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.58/44,686.47 = 18,955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.58x = 44,686.47 × 18,955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.58x = 847,055,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,055,039.68/32,392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.67

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