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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.82, 44,729.36 and 18,811.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.82, 44,729.36 and 18,811.79 is: 25,951.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.82 : 44,729.36 = 18,811.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.82/44,729.36 = 18,811.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.82x = 44,729.36 × 18,811.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.82x = 841,439,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,439,327.15/32,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,951.27

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