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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.18, 49,022.97 and 18,625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.18, 49,022.97 and 18,625.04 is: 27,965.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.18 : 49,022.97 = 18,625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.18/49,022.97 = 18,625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.18x = 49,022.97 × 18,625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.18x = 913,054,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,054,750.81/32,649.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,965.63

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