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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.82, 44,719.45 and 18,980.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.82, 44,719.45 and 18,980.18 is: 26,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.82 : 44,719.45 = 18,980.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.82/44,719.45 = 18,980.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.82x = 44,719.45 × 18,980.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.82x = 848,782,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,782,939.45/32,413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,185.83

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