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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,574.91, 44,937.80 and 18,962.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,574.91, 44,937.80 and 18,962.95 is: 26,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,574.91 : 44,937.80 = 18,962.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,574.91/44,937.80 = 18,962.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,574.91x = 44,937.80 × 18,962.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,574.91x = 852,153,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,153,159.70/32,574.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.80

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