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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.08, 49,017.06 and 18,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.08, 49,017.06 and 18,647.16 is: 27,986.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.08 : 49,017.06 = 18,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.08/49,017.06 = 18,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.08x = 49,017.06 × 18,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.08x = 914,028,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,028,960.55/32,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,986.98

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