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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,387.57, 44,706.02 and 18,963.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,387.57, 44,706.02 and 18,963.13 is: 26,175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,387.57 : 44,706.02 = 18,963.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,387.57/44,706.02 = 18,963.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,387.57x = 44,706.02 × 18,963.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,387.57x = 847,766,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,766,069.04/32,387.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.67

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