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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.82, 44,723.34 and 18,799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.82, 44,723.34 and 18,799.26 is: 25,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.82 : 44,723.34 = 18,799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.82/44,723.34 = 18,799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.82x = 44,723.34 × 18,799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.82x = 840,765,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,765,696.73/32,408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.50

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