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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.22, 44,910.99 and 18,936.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.22, 44,910.99 and 18,936.78 is: 26,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.22 : 44,910.99 = 18,936.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.22/44,910.99 = 18,936.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.22x = 44,910.99 × 18,936.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.22x = 850,469,537.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,469,537.21/32,546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,131.13

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