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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.53, 44,664.56 and 18,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.53, 44,664.56 and 18,939.20 is: 26,132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.53 : 44,664.56 = 18,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.53/44,664.56 = 18,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.53x = 44,664.56 × 18,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.53x = 845,910,716.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,910,716.73/32,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,132.13

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