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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.79, 44,740.64 and 18,994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.79, 44,740.64 and 18,994.17 is: 26,214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.79 : 44,740.64 = 18,994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.79/44,740.64 = 18,994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.79x = 44,740.64 × 18,994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.79x = 849,811,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,811,227.10/32,417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,214.35

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