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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.52, 44,694.66 and 18,961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.52, 44,694.66 and 18,961.46 is: 26,157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.52 : 44,694.66 = 18,961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.52/44,694.66 = 18,961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.52x = 44,694.66 × 18,961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.52x = 847,476,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,476,007.80/32,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,157.86

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