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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.71, 44,754.50 and 18,998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.71, 44,754.50 and 18,998.31 is: 26,224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.71 : 44,754.50 = 18,998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.71/44,754.50 = 18,998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.71x = 44,754.50 × 18,998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.71x = 850,259,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,259,769.90/32,422.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,224.20

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