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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.75, 44,729.98 and 18,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.75, 44,729.98 and 18,989.04 is: 26,196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.75 : 44,729.98 = 18,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.75/44,729.98 = 18,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.75x = 44,729.98 × 18,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.75x = 849,379,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,379,379.42/32,423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.21

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