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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,387.23, 44,697.57 and 18,957.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,387.23, 44,697.57 and 18,957.67 is: 26,163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,387.23 : 44,697.57 = 18,957.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,387.23/44,697.57 = 18,957.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,387.23x = 44,697.57 × 18,957.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,387.23x = 847,361,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,361,687.07/32,387.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,163.45

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