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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.52, 44,696.04 and 18,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.52, 44,696.04 and 18,962.46 is: 26,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.52 : 44,696.04 = 18,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.52/44,696.04 = 18,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.52x = 44,696.04 × 18,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.52x = 847,546,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,546,870.66/32,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.24

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