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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.22, 44,908.23 and 18,934.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.22, 44,908.23 and 18,934.78 is: 26,128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.22 : 44,908.23 = 18,934.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.22/44,908.23 = 18,934.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.22x = 44,908.23 × 18,934.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.22x = 850,327,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,327,455.24/32,544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,128.37

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