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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,791.68, 49,236.72 and 18,767.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,791.68, 49,236.72 and 18,767.55 is: 28,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,791.68 : 49,236.72 = 18,767.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,791.68/49,236.72 = 18,767.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,791.68x = 49,236.72 × 18,767.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,791.68x = 924,052,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,052,604.44/32,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,179.48

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