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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,400.59, 44,713.76 and 18,970.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,400.59, 44,713.76 and 18,970.58 is: 26,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,400.59 : 44,713.76 = 18,970.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,400.59/44,713.76 = 18,970.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,400.59x = 44,713.76 × 18,970.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,400.59x = 848,245,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,245,978.11/32,400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,179.96

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