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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,401.02, 44,713.92 and 18,980.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,401.02, 44,713.92 and 18,980.16 is: 26,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,401.02 : 44,713.92 = 18,980.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,401.02/44,713.92 = 18,980.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,401.02x = 44,713.92 × 18,980.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,401.02x = 848,677,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,677,355.83/32,401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,192.92

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