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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.71, 44,724.29 and 18,975.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.71, 44,724.29 and 18,975.18 is: 26,189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.71 : 44,724.29 = 18,975.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.71/44,724.29 = 18,975.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.71x = 44,724.29 × 18,975.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.71x = 848,651,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,651,276.94/32,404.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,189.14

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