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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.68, 44,729.64 and 18,980.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.68, 44,729.64 and 18,980.26 is: 26,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.68 : 44,729.64 = 18,980.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.68/44,729.64 = 18,980.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.68x = 44,729.64 × 18,980.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.68x = 848,980,196.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,980,196.91/32,404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,199.31

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