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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.91, 44,939.17 and 18,963.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.91, 44,939.17 and 18,963.95 is: 26,161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.91 : 44,939.17 = 18,963.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.91/44,939.17 = 18,963.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.91x = 44,939.17 × 18,963.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.91x = 852,224,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,224,172.92/32,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,161.18

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