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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,401.59, 44,715.14 and 18,971.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,401.59, 44,715.14 and 18,971.58 is: 26,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,401.59 : 44,715.14 = 18,971.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,401.59/44,715.14 = 18,971.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,401.59x = 44,715.14 × 18,971.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,401.59x = 848,316,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,316,855.72/32,401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,181.33

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