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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.54, 48,880.89 and 18,726.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.54, 48,880.89 and 18,726.54 is: 28,098.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.54 : 48,880.89 = 18,726.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.54/48,880.89 = 18,726.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.54x = 48,880.89 × 18,726.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.54x = 915,369,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,369,941.82/32,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,098.19

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