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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.40, 44,673.90 and 18,946.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.40, 44,673.90 and 18,946.21 is: 26,145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.40 : 44,673.90 = 18,946.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.40/44,673.90 = 18,946.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.40x = 44,673.90 × 18,946.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.40x = 846,401,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,401,090.92/32,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.77

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