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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,198.16, 44,429.40 and 18,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,198.16, 44,429.40 and 18,773.76 is: 25,905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,198.16 : 44,429.40 = 18,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,198.16/44,429.40 = 18,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,198.16x = 44,429.40 × 18,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,198.16x = 834,106,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,106,892.54/32,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,905.42

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