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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,781.96, 49,149.72 and 17,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,781.96, 49,149.72 and 17,997.84 is: 26,984.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,781.96 : 49,149.72 = 17,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,781.96/49,149.72 = 17,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,781.96x = 49,149.72 × 17,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,781.96x = 884,588,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,588,796.60/32,781.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.01

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