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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,492.98, 44,838.17 and 18,879.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,492.98, 44,838.17 and 18,879.82 is: 26,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,492.98 : 44,838.17 = 18,879.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,492.98/44,838.17 = 18,879.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,492.98x = 44,838.17 × 18,879.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,492.98x = 846,536,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,536,549.23/32,492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.90

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