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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,543.22, 44,906.85 and 18,933.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,543.22, 44,906.85 and 18,933.78 is: 26,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,543.22 : 44,906.85 = 18,933.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,543.22/44,906.85 = 18,933.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,543.22x = 44,906.85 × 18,933.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,543.22x = 850,256,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,256,418.39/32,543.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,126.99

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