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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.19, 44,752.05 and 18,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.19, 44,752.05 and 18,997.56 is: 26,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.19 : 44,752.05 = 18,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.19/44,752.05 = 18,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.19x = 44,752.05 × 18,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.19x = 850,179,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,179,755.00/32,429.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.50

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