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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.52, 44,693.28 and 18,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.52, 44,693.28 and 18,960.46 is: 26,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.52 : 44,693.28 = 18,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.52/44,693.28 = 18,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.52x = 44,693.28 × 18,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.52x = 847,405,147.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,405,147.71/32,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,156.48

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