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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,393.82, 44,714.66 and 18,969.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,393.82, 44,714.66 and 18,969.39 is: 26,184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,393.82 : 44,714.66 = 18,969.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,393.82/44,714.66 = 18,969.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,393.82x = 44,714.66 × 18,969.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,393.82x = 848,209,729.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,209,729.41/32,393.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,184.31

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