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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.95, 44,743.58 and 18,996.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.95, 44,743.58 and 18,996.31 is: 26,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.95 : 44,743.58 = 18,996.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.95/44,743.58 = 18,996.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.95x = 44,743.58 × 18,996.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.95x = 849,962,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,962,916.19/32,419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.28

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