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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.76, 44,779.71 and 18,839.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.76, 44,779.71 and 18,839.99 is: 25,999.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.76 : 44,779.71 = 18,839.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.76/44,779.71 = 18,839.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.76x = 44,779.71 × 18,839.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.76x = 843,649,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,649,418.21/32,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.43

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