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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.32, 44,712.58 and 18,967.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.32, 44,712.58 and 18,967.88 is: 26,182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.32 : 44,712.58 = 18,967.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.32/44,712.58 = 18,967.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.32x = 44,712.58 × 18,967.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.32x = 848,102,851.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,102,851.93/32,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,182.22

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