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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,677.81, 48,937.76 and 18,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,677.81, 48,937.76 and 18,595.18 is: 27,847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,677.81 : 48,937.76 = 18,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,677.81/48,937.76 = 18,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,677.81x = 48,937.76 × 18,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,677.81x = 910,006,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,006,456.00/32,677.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,847.84

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