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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.19, 44,677.04 and 18,947.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.19, 44,677.04 and 18,947.79 is: 26,149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.19 : 44,677.04 = 18,947.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.19/44,677.04 = 18,947.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.19x = 44,677.04 × 18,947.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.19x = 846,531,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,531,077.00/32,372.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,149.95

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