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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,388.57, 44,707.40 and 18,964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,388.57, 44,707.40 and 18,964.13 is: 26,177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,388.57 : 44,707.40 = 18,964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,388.57/44,707.40 = 18,964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,388.57x = 44,707.40 × 18,964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,388.57x = 847,836,945.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,836,945.56/32,388.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.04

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