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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.90, 44,673.21 and 18,945.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.90, 44,673.21 and 18,945.71 is: 26,145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.90 : 44,673.21 = 18,945.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.90/44,673.21 = 18,945.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.90x = 44,673.21 × 18,945.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.90x = 846,365,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,365,681.43/32,371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.08

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