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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.95, 44,687.00 and 18,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.95, 44,687.00 and 18,955.96 is: 26,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.95 : 44,687.00 = 18,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.95/44,687.00 = 18,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.95x = 44,687.00 × 18,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.95x = 847,084,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,084,889.74/32,392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.29

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