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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,403.06, 44,700.45 and 18,974.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,403.06, 44,700.45 and 18,974.58 is: 26,175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,403.06 : 44,700.45 = 18,974.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,403.06/44,700.45 = 18,974.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,403.06x = 44,700.45 × 18,974.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,403.06x = 848,172,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,172,264.56/32,403.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.68

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