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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.65, 44,924.25 and 18,949.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.65, 44,924.25 and 18,949.79 is: 26,150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.65 : 44,924.25 = 18,949.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.65/44,924.25 = 18,949.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.65x = 44,924.25 × 18,949.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.65x = 851,305,103.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,305,103.41/32,553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.83

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