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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.06, 44,715.78 and 18,972.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.06, 44,715.78 and 18,972.06 is: 26,181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.06 : 44,715.78 = 18,972.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.06/44,715.78 = 18,972.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.06x = 44,715.78 × 18,972.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.06x = 848,350,461.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,350,461.11/32,402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,181.99

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