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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,188.86, 44,407.11 and 18,917.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,188.86, 44,407.11 and 18,917.82 is: 26,098.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,188.86 : 44,407.11 = 18,917.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,188.86/44,407.11 = 18,917.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,188.86x = 44,407.11 × 18,917.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,188.86x = 840,085,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,085,713.70/32,188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,098.65

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