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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.12, 44,916.58 and 18,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.12, 44,916.58 and 18,944.40 is: 26,138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.12 : 44,916.58 = 18,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.12/44,916.58 = 18,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.12x = 44,916.58 × 18,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.12x = 850,917,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,917,658.15/32,554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,138.56

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