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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.52, 44,718.05 and 18,973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.52, 44,718.05 and 18,973.08 is: 26,182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.52 : 44,718.05 = 18,973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.52/44,718.05 = 18,973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.52x = 44,718.05 × 18,973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.52x = 848,439,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,439,045.23/32,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,182.74

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