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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,428.19, 44,750.67 and 18,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,428.19, 44,750.67 and 18,996.56 is: 26,215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,428.19 : 44,750.67 = 18,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,428.19/44,750.67 = 18,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,428.19x = 44,750.67 × 18,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,428.19x = 850,108,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,108,563.94/32,428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,215.11

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