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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.18, 44,719.29 and 18,972.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.18, 44,719.29 and 18,972.75 is: 26,188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.18 : 44,719.29 = 18,972.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.18/44,719.29 = 18,972.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.18x = 44,719.29 × 18,972.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.18x = 848,447,909.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,447,909.35/32,397.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,188.94

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