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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.08, 49,023.06 and 18,651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.08, 49,023.06 and 18,651.16 is: 27,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.08 : 49,023.06 = 18,651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.08/49,023.06 = 18,651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.08x = 49,023.06 × 18,651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.08x = 914,336,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,336,935.75/32,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,992.98

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