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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.44, 44,667.72 and 18,941.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.44, 44,667.72 and 18,941.04 is: 26,140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.44 : 44,667.72 = 18,941.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.44/44,667.72 = 18,941.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.44x = 44,667.72 × 18,941.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.44x = 846,053,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,053,071.23/32,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,140.63

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