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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.21, 44,703.76 and 18,975.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.21, 44,703.76 and 18,975.86 is: 26,176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.21 : 44,703.76 = 18,975.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.21/44,703.76 = 18,975.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.21x = 44,703.76 × 18,975.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.21x = 848,292,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,292,291.23/32,407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,176.04

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