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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.58, 44,711.08 and 18,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.58, 44,711.08 and 18,971.04 is: 26,180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.58 : 44,711.08 = 18,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.58/44,711.08 = 18,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.58x = 44,711.08 × 18,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.58x = 848,215,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,215,687.12/32,398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,180.64

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