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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,386.98, 44,697.21 and 18,957.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,386.98, 44,697.21 and 18,957.42 is: 26,163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,386.98 : 44,697.21 = 18,957.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,386.98/44,697.21 = 18,957.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,386.98x = 44,697.21 × 18,957.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,386.98x = 847,343,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,343,782.80/32,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,163.10

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