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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.68, 44,747.22 and 18,994.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.68, 44,747.22 and 18,994.06 is: 26,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.68 : 44,747.22 = 18,994.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.68/44,747.22 = 18,994.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.68x = 44,747.22 × 18,994.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.68x = 849,931,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,931,062.81/32,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,211.67

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