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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.32, 44,716.73 and 18,970.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.32, 44,716.73 and 18,970.89 is: 26,186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.32 : 44,716.73 = 18,970.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.32/44,716.73 = 18,970.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.32x = 44,716.73 × 18,970.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.32x = 848,316,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,316,071.14/32,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,186.38

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