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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.68, 44,708.94 and 18,965.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.68, 44,708.94 and 18,965.25 is: 26,178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.68 : 44,708.94 = 18,965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.68/44,708.94 = 18,965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.68x = 44,708.94 × 18,965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.68x = 847,916,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,916,224.34/32,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,178.59

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