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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.62, 44,723.10 and 18,799.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.62, 44,723.10 and 18,799.06 is: 25,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.62 : 44,723.10 = 18,799.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.62/44,723.10 = 18,799.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.62x = 44,723.10 × 18,799.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.62x = 840,752,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,752,240.29/32,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.24

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