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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.61, 44,744.75 and 18,994.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.61, 44,744.75 and 18,994.79 is: 26,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.61 : 44,744.75 = 18,994.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.61/44,744.75 = 18,994.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.61x = 44,744.75 × 18,994.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.61x = 849,916,811.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,916,811.15/32,426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,210.47

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