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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.68, 44,737.92 and 18,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.68, 44,737.92 and 18,986.26 is: 26,207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.68 : 44,737.92 = 18,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.68/44,737.92 = 18,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.68x = 44,737.92 × 18,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.68x = 849,405,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,405,780.98/32,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,207.59

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