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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.96, 44,724.64 and 18,975.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.96, 44,724.64 and 18,975.43 is: 26,189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.96 : 44,724.64 = 18,975.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.96/44,724.64 = 18,975.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.96x = 44,724.64 × 18,975.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.96x = 848,669,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,669,051.97/32,404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,189.48

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