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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.68, 44,736.54 and 18,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.68, 44,736.54 and 18,985.26 is: 26,206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.68 : 44,736.54 = 18,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.68/44,736.54 = 18,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.68x = 44,736.54 × 18,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.68x = 849,334,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,334,843.40/32,409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,206.21

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