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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.85, 44,735.59 and 18,988.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.85, 44,735.59 and 18,988.14 is: 26,204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.85 : 44,735.59 = 18,988.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.85/44,735.59 = 18,988.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.85x = 44,735.59 × 18,988.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.85x = 849,445,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,445,645.90/32,415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,204.64

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