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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.31, 44,731.92 and 18,988.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.31, 44,731.92 and 18,988.18 is: 26,205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.31 : 44,731.92 = 18,988.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.31/44,731.92 = 18,988.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.31x = 44,731.92 × 18,988.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.31x = 849,377,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,377,748.71/32,412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,205.41

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