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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.60, 44,706.84 and 18,967.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.60, 44,706.84 and 18,967.42 is: 26,175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.60 : 44,706.84 = 18,967.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.60/44,706.84 = 18,967.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.60x = 44,706.84 × 18,967.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.60x = 847,973,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,973,144.43/32,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.57

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