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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.51, 44,691.91 and 18,959.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.51, 44,691.91 and 18,959.45 is: 26,155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.51 : 44,691.91 = 18,959.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.51/44,691.91 = 18,959.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.51x = 44,691.91 × 18,959.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.51x = 847,333,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,333,762.19/32,396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,155.09

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