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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.76, 44,686.73 and 18,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.76, 44,686.73 and 18,955.70 is: 26,149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.76 : 44,686.73 = 18,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.76/44,686.73 = 18,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.76x = 44,686.73 × 18,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.76x = 847,068,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,068,406.97/32,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.93

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