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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,394.14, 44,705.43 and 18,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,394.14, 44,705.43 and 18,969.72 is: 26,179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,394.14 : 44,705.43 = 18,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,394.14/44,705.43 = 18,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,394.14x = 44,705.43 × 18,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,394.14x = 848,049,321.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,049,321.93/32,394.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,179.10

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