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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,374.03, 44,669.38 and 18,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,374.03, 44,669.38 and 18,942.70 is: 26,136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,374.03 : 44,669.38 = 18,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,374.03/44,669.38 = 18,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,374.03x = 44,669.38 × 18,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,374.03x = 846,158,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,158,664.53/32,374.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,136.96

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