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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.73, 44,958.51 and 18,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.73, 44,958.51 and 18,964.67 is: 26,171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.73 : 44,958.51 = 18,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.73/44,958.51 = 18,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.73x = 44,958.51 × 18,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.73x = 852,623,081.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,623,081.05/32,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,171.96

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