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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.98, 49,135.41 and 18,728.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.98, 49,135.41 and 18,728.82 is: 28,096.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.98 : 49,135.41 = 18,728.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.98/49,135.41 = 18,728.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.98x = 49,135.41 × 18,728.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.98x = 920,248,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,248,249.52/32,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,096.63

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