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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.03, 44,668 and 18,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.03, 44,668 and 18,941.70 is: 26,135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.03 : 44,668 = 18,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.03/44,668 = 18,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.03x = 44,668 × 18,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.03x = 846,087,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,087,855.60/32,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,135.58

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