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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.02, 44,693.97 and 18,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.02, 44,693.97 and 18,960.96 is: 26,157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.02 : 44,693.97 = 18,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.02/44,693.97 = 18,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.02x = 44,693.97 × 18,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.02x = 847,440,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,440,577.41/32,398.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,157.17

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