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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.96, 44,750.61 and 18,995.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.96, 44,750.61 and 18,995.49 is: 26,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.96 : 44,750.61 = 18,995.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.96/44,750.61 = 18,995.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.96x = 44,750.61 × 18,995.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.96x = 850,059,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,059,764.75/32,419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,220.26

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