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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.21, 44,702.38 and 18,974.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.21, 44,702.38 and 18,974.86 is: 26,174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.21 : 44,702.38 = 18,974.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.21/44,702.38 = 18,974.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.21x = 44,702.38 × 18,974.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.21x = 848,221,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,221,314.13/32,406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,174.65

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