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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.90, 44,670.44 and 18,943.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.90, 44,670.44 and 18,943.71 is: 26,142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.90 : 44,670.44 = 18,943.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.90/44,670.44 = 18,943.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.90x = 44,670.44 × 18,943.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.90x = 846,223,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,223,942.55/32,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,142.31

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