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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.03, 44,718.74 and 18,973.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.03, 44,718.74 and 18,973.58 is: 26,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.03 : 44,718.74 = 18,973.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.03/44,718.74 = 18,973.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.03x = 44,718.74 × 18,973.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.03x = 848,474,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,474,496.02/32,405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,183.42

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