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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,390.94, 44,710.68 and 18,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,390.94, 44,710.68 and 18,966.50 is: 26,180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,390.94 : 44,710.68 = 18,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,390.94/44,710.68 = 18,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,390.94x = 44,710.68 × 18,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,390.94x = 848,005,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,005,112.22/32,390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,180.32

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