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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.35, 44,607.82 and 18,898.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.35, 44,607.82 and 18,898.01 is: 26,075.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.35 : 44,607.82 = 18,898.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.35/44,607.82 = 18,898.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.35x = 44,607.82 × 18,898.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.35x = 842,998,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,998,758.15/32,329.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,075.34

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