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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.46, 44,723.95 and 18,974.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.46, 44,723.95 and 18,974.93 is: 26,188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.46 : 44,723.95 = 18,974.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.46/44,723.95 = 18,974.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.46x = 44,723.95 × 18,974.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.46x = 848,633,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,633,549.52/32,404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,188.79

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