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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,749.98, 49,130.91 and 18,725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,749.98, 49,130.91 and 18,725.82 is: 28,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,749.98 : 49,130.91 = 18,725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,749.98/49,130.91 = 18,725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,749.98x = 49,130.91 × 18,725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,749.98x = 920,016,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,016,577.10/32,749.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,092.13

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