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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.15, 44,922.17 and 18,948.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.15, 44,922.17 and 18,948.29 is: 26,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.15 : 44,922.17 = 18,948.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.15/44,922.17 = 18,948.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.15x = 44,922.17 × 18,948.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.15x = 851,198,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,198,127.35/32,552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,148.76

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