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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.58, 44,740.44 and 18,988.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.58, 44,740.44 and 18,988.12 is: 26,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.58 : 44,740.44 = 18,988.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.58/44,740.44 = 18,988.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.58x = 44,740.44 × 18,988.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.58x = 849,536,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,536,843.57/32,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,210.10

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