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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.56, 44,729.51 and 18,986.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.56, 44,729.51 and 18,986.43 is: 26,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.56 : 44,729.51 = 18,986.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.56/44,729.51 = 18,986.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.56x = 44,729.51 × 18,986.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.56x = 849,253,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,253,615.62/32,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.99

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