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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.18, 44,746.53 and 18,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.18, 44,746.53 and 18,993.56 is: 26,210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.18 : 44,746.53 = 18,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.18/44,746.53 = 18,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.18x = 44,746.53 × 18,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.18x = 849,895,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,895,607.39/32,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,210.98

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