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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.38, 44,709.71 and 18,968.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.38, 44,709.71 and 18,968.99 is: 26,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.38 : 44,709.71 = 18,968.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.38/44,709.71 = 18,968.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.38x = 44,709.71 × 18,968.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.38x = 848,097,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,097,723.50/32,398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.16

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