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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.52, 44,691.90 and 18,959.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.52, 44,691.90 and 18,959.46 is: 26,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.52 : 44,691.90 = 18,959.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.52/44,691.90 = 18,959.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.52x = 44,691.90 × 18,959.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.52x = 847,334,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,334,290.37/32,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,155.10

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