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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,769.36, 49,152.96 and 17,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,769.36, 49,152.96 and 17,985.24 is: 26,977.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,769.36 : 49,152.96 = 17,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,769.36/49,152.96 = 17,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,769.36x = 49,152.96 × 17,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,769.36x = 884,027,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,027,782.31/32,769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,977.27

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