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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.08, 49,036.56 and 18,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.08, 49,036.56 and 18,660.16 is: 28,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.08 : 49,036.56 = 18,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.08/49,036.56 = 18,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.08x = 49,036.56 × 18,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.08x = 915,030,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,030,055.45/32,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,006.48

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