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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,388.94, 44,707.92 and 18,964.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,388.94, 44,707.92 and 18,964.51 is: 26,177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,388.94 : 44,707.92 = 18,964.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,388.94/44,707.92 = 18,964.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,388.94x = 44,707.92 × 18,964.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,388.94x = 847,863,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,863,684.15/32,388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.57

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