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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.15, 44,923.55 and 18,949.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.15, 44,923.55 and 18,949.29 is: 26,150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.15 : 44,923.55 = 18,949.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.15/44,923.55 = 18,949.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.15x = 44,923.55 × 18,949.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.15x = 851,269,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,269,376.78/32,553.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.14

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