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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,424.14, 44,756.48 and 18,999.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,424.14, 44,756.48 and 18,999.74 is: 26,226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,424.14 : 44,756.48 = 18,999.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,424.14/44,756.48 = 18,999.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,424.14x = 44,756.48 × 18,999.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,424.14x = 850,361,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,361,483.32/32,424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,226.18

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