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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.65, 44,922.87 and 18,948.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.65, 44,922.87 and 18,948.79 is: 26,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.65 : 44,922.87 = 18,948.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.65/44,922.87 = 18,948.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.65x = 44,922.87 × 18,948.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.65x = 851,233,710.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,233,710.47/32,552.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.45

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