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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.85, 44,734.21 and 18,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.85, 44,734.21 and 18,987.14 is: 26,203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.85 : 44,734.21 = 18,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.85/44,734.21 = 18,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.85x = 44,734.21 × 18,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.85x = 849,374,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,374,772.43/32,414.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,203.26

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