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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,590.62, 44,969.58 and 18,981.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,590.62, 44,969.58 and 18,981.54 is: 26,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,590.62 : 44,969.58 = 18,981.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,590.62/44,969.58 = 18,981.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,590.62x = 44,969.58 × 18,981.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,590.62x = 853,591,881.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,591,881.55/32,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,191.34

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