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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.80, 44,732.35 and 18,988.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.80, 44,732.35 and 18,988.17 is: 26,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.80 : 44,732.35 = 18,988.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.80/44,732.35 = 18,988.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.80x = 44,732.35 × 18,988.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.80x = 849,385,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,385,573.91/32,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,206.06

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