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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,754.72, 49,131.63 and 18,684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,754.72, 49,131.63 and 18,684.72 is: 28,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,754.72 : 49,131.63 = 18,684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,754.72/49,131.63 = 18,684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,754.72x = 49,131.63 × 18,684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,754.72x = 918,010,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,010,749.69/32,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,026.82

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