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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.18, 44,728.95 and 18,979.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.18, 44,728.95 and 18,979.76 is: 26,198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.18 : 44,728.95 = 18,979.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.18/44,728.95 = 18,979.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.18x = 44,728.95 × 18,979.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.18x = 848,944,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,944,736.05/32,404.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,198.62

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