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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.29, 44,738.57 and 18,992.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.29, 44,738.57 and 18,992.67 is: 26,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.29 : 44,738.57 = 18,992.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.29/44,738.57 = 18,992.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.29x = 44,738.57 × 18,992.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.29x = 849,704,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,704,801.32/32,416.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,212.28

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