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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.40, 44,737.41 and 18,985.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.40, 44,737.41 and 18,985.93 is: 26,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.40 : 44,737.41 = 18,985.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.40/44,737.41 = 18,985.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.40x = 44,737.41 × 18,985.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.40x = 849,381,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,381,294.00/32,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,207.06

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