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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,394.20, 44,688.72 and 18,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,394.20, 44,688.72 and 18,957.22 is: 26,152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,394.20 : 44,688.72 = 18,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,394.20/44,688.72 = 18,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,394.20x = 44,688.72 × 18,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,394.20x = 847,173,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,173,896.56/32,394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,152.02

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