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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,785.52, 49,227.34 and 18,761.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,785.52, 49,227.34 and 18,761.36 is: 28,170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,785.52 : 49,227.34 = 18,761.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,785.52/49,227.34 = 18,761.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,785.52x = 49,227.34 × 18,761.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,785.52x = 923,571,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,571,847.58/32,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,170.11

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