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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,598.77, 44,983.49 and 18,984.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,598.77, 44,983.49 and 18,984.69 is: 26,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,598.77 : 44,983.49 = 18,984.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,598.77/44,983.49 = 18,984.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,598.77x = 44,983.49 × 18,984.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,598.77x = 853,997,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,997,517.84/32,598.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,197.24

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