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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.03, 44,666.63 and 18,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.03, 44,666.63 and 18,940.70 is: 26,134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.03 : 44,666.63 = 18,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.03/44,666.63 = 18,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.03x = 44,666.63 × 18,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.03x = 846,016,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,016,920.80/32,372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,134.20

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