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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,497.61, 48,739.37 and 18,979.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,497.61, 48,739.37 and 18,979.74 is: 28,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,497.61 : 48,739.37 = 18,979.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,497.61/48,739.37 = 18,979.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,497.61x = 48,739.37 × 18,979.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,497.61x = 925,060,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,060,475.47/32,497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,465.50

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