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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.82, 44,721.96 and 18,798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.82, 44,721.96 and 18,798.26 is: 25,941.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.82 : 44,721.96 = 18,798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.82/44,721.96 = 18,798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.82x = 44,721.96 × 18,798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.82x = 840,694,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,694,808.18/32,407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,941.11

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