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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.72, 44,911.68 and 18,937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.72, 44,911.68 and 18,937.28 is: 26,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.72 : 44,911.68 = 18,937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.72/44,911.68 = 18,937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.72x = 44,911.68 × 18,937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.72x = 850,505,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,505,059.43/32,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,131.82

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