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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,393.45, 44,687.68 and 18,956.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,393.45, 44,687.68 and 18,956.46 is: 26,150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,393.45 : 44,687.68 = 18,956.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,393.45/44,687.68 = 18,956.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,393.45x = 44,687.68 × 18,956.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,393.45x = 847,120,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,120,218.41/32,393.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.97

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