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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.62, 44,966.82 and 18,979.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.62, 44,966.82 and 18,979.54 is: 26,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.62 : 44,966.82 = 18,979.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.62/44,966.82 = 18,979.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.62x = 44,966.82 × 18,979.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.62x = 853,449,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,449,558.86/32,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,188.58

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