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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,374.19, 44,679.80 and 18,949.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,374.19, 44,679.80 and 18,949.79 is: 26,152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,374.19 : 44,679.80 = 18,949.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,374.19/44,679.80 = 18,949.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,374.19x = 44,679.80 × 18,949.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,374.19x = 846,672,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,672,827.24/32,374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,152.71

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