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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.62, 44,970.96 and 18,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.62, 44,970.96 and 18,982.54 is: 26,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.62 : 44,970.96 = 18,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.62/44,970.96 = 18,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.62x = 44,970.96 × 18,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.62x = 853,663,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,663,047.04/32,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,192.72

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