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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.88, 44,792.76 and 18,846.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.88, 44,792.76 and 18,846.84 is: 26,006.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.88 : 44,792.76 = 18,846.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.88/44,792.76 = 18,846.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.88x = 44,792.76 × 18,846.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.88x = 844,201,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,201,980.88/32,460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.75

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