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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,393.08, 44,687.17 and 18,956.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,393.08, 44,687.17 and 18,956.02 is: 26,150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,393.08 : 44,687.17 = 18,956.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,393.08/44,687.17 = 18,956.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,393.08x = 44,687.17 × 18,956.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,393.08x = 847,090,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,090,570.05/32,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.36

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