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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.19, 44,708.26 and 18,964.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.19, 44,708.26 and 18,964.75 is: 26,177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.19 : 44,708.26 = 18,964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.19/44,708.26 = 18,964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.19x = 44,708.26 × 18,964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.19x = 847,880,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,880,973.84/32,389.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.90

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