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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.68, 44,713.08 and 18,968.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.68, 44,713.08 and 18,968.25 is: 26,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.68 : 44,713.08 = 18,968.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.68/44,713.08 = 18,968.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.68x = 44,713.08 × 18,968.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.68x = 848,128,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,128,879.71/32,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,182.73

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