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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,557.40, 44,929.43 and 18,953.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,557.40, 44,929.43 and 18,953.54 is: 26,156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,557.40 : 44,929.43 = 18,953.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,557.40/44,929.43 = 18,953.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,557.40x = 44,929.43 × 18,953.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,557.40x = 851,571,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,571,429.27/32,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,156.01

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