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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.58, 44,737.67 and 18,986.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.58, 44,737.67 and 18,986.12 is: 26,207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.58 : 44,737.67 = 18,986.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.58/44,737.67 = 18,986.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.58x = 44,737.67 × 18,986.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.58x = 849,394,594.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,394,594.92/32,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,207.32

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