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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.49, 44,743.26 and 18,996.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.49, 44,743.26 and 18,996.09 is: 26,217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.49 : 44,743.26 = 18,996.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.49/44,743.26 = 18,996.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.49x = 44,743.26 × 18,996.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.49x = 849,947,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,947,221.40/32,419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.17

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