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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.68, 44,732.40 and 18,982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.68, 44,732.40 and 18,982.26 is: 26,202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.68 : 44,732.40 = 18,982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.68/44,732.40 = 18,982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.68x = 44,732.40 × 18,982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.68x = 849,122,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,122,047.22/32,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.07

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