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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,394.26, 44,688.80 and 18,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,394.26, 44,688.80 and 18,957.20 is: 26,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,394.26 : 44,688.80 = 18,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,394.26/44,688.80 = 18,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,394.26x = 44,688.80 × 18,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,394.26x = 847,174,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,174,343.31/32,394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.99

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