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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.79, 44,736.50 and 18,991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.79, 44,736.50 and 18,991.17 is: 26,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.79 : 44,736.50 = 18,991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.79/44,736.50 = 18,991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.79x = 44,736.50 × 18,991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.79x = 849,598,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,598,381.75/32,414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,210.21

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