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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.83, 44,729.99 and 18,979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.83, 44,729.99 and 18,979.30 is: 26,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.83 : 44,729.99 = 18,979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.83/44,729.99 = 18,979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.83x = 44,729.99 × 18,979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.83x = 848,943,899.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,943,899.21/32,408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,194.83

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