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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,393.20, 44,687.34 and 18,956.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,393.20, 44,687.34 and 18,956.21 is: 26,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,393.20 : 44,687.34 = 18,956.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,393.20/44,687.34 = 18,956.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,393.20x = 44,687.34 × 18,956.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,393.20x = 847,102,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,102,601.38/32,393.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.63

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