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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,498.74, 44,846.10 and 18,885.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,498.74, 44,846.10 and 18,885.58 is: 26,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,498.74 : 44,846.10 = 18,885.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,498.74/44,846.10 = 18,885.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,498.74x = 44,846.10 × 18,885.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,498.74x = 846,944,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,944,609.24/32,498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.84

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