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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.41, 44,607.89 and 18,898.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.41, 44,607.89 and 18,898.06 is: 26,075.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.41 : 44,607.89 = 18,898.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.41/44,607.89 = 18,898.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.41x = 44,607.89 × 18,898.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.41x = 843,002,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,002,581.69/32,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,075.41

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