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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,665.58, 49,026.81 and 18,653.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,665.58, 49,026.81 and 18,653.66 is: 27,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,665.58 : 49,026.81 = 18,653.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,665.58/49,026.81 = 18,653.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,665.58x = 49,026.81 × 18,653.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,665.58x = 914,529,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,529,444.62/32,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,996.73

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