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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,594.27, 44,977.28 and 18,980.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,594.27, 44,977.28 and 18,980.19 is: 26,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,594.27 : 44,977.28 = 18,980.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,594.27/44,977.28 = 18,980.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,594.27x = 44,977.28 × 18,980.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,594.27x = 853,677,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,677,225.18/32,594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,191.03

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