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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,724.16, 49,047.36 and 18,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,724.16, 49,047.36 and 18,844 is: 28,243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,724.16 : 49,047.36 = 18,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,724.16/49,047.36 = 18,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,724.16x = 49,047.36 × 18,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,724.16x = 924,248,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,248,451.84/32,724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,243.61

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