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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,401.92, 44,725.77 and 18,977.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,401.92, 44,725.77 and 18,977.49 is: 26,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,401.92 : 44,725.77 = 18,977.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,401.92/44,725.77 = 18,977.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,401.92x = 44,725.77 × 18,977.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,401.92x = 848,782,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,782,852.92/32,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.45

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