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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.23, 49,131.29 and 18,726.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.23, 49,131.29 and 18,726.07 is: 28,092.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.23 : 49,131.29 = 18,726.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.23/49,131.29 = 18,726.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.23x = 49,131.29 × 18,726.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.23x = 920,035,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,035,975.73/32,750.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,092.50

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