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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,393.32, 44,713.97 and 18,968.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,393.32, 44,713.97 and 18,968.89 is: 26,183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,393.32 : 44,713.97 = 18,968.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,393.32/44,713.97 = 18,968.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,393.32x = 44,713.97 × 18,968.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,393.32x = 848,174,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,174,378.39/32,393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,183.62

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