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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,809.68, 49,193.34 and 18,014.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,809.68, 49,193.34 and 18,014.63 is: 27,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,809.68 : 49,193.34 = 18,014.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,809.68/49,193.34 = 18,014.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,809.68x = 49,193.34 × 18,014.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,809.68x = 886,199,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,199,668.73/32,809.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,010.31

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