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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,777.89, 49,215.91 and 18,753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,777.89, 49,215.91 and 18,753.73 is: 28,158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,777.89 : 49,215.91 = 18,753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,777.89/49,215.91 = 18,753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,777.89x = 49,215.91 × 18,753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,777.89x = 922,981,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,981,887.84/32,777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,158.67

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