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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.45, 44,754.15 and 18,998.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.45, 44,754.15 and 18,998.05 is: 26,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.45 : 44,754.15 = 18,998.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.45/44,754.15 = 18,998.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.45x = 44,754.15 × 18,998.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.45x = 850,241,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,241,579.41/32,422.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,223.85

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