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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.85, 49,133.31 and 18,685.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.85, 49,133.31 and 18,685.85 is: 28,028.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.85 : 49,133.31 = 18,685.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.85/49,133.31 = 18,685.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.85x = 49,133.31 × 18,685.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.85x = 918,097,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,097,415.00/32,755.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,028.51

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