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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,777.36, 49,164.96 and 17,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,777.36, 49,164.96 and 17,993.24 is: 26,989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,777.36 : 49,164.96 = 17,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,777.36/49,164.96 = 17,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,777.36x = 49,164.96 × 17,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,777.36x = 884,636,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,636,924.87/32,777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,989.27

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