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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,597.46, 44,985.68 and 18,984.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,597.46, 44,985.68 and 18,984.53 is: 26,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,597.46 : 44,985.68 = 18,984.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,597.46/44,985.68 = 18,984.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,597.46x = 44,985.68 × 18,984.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,597.46x = 854,031,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,031,827.22/32,597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,199.33

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