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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.66, 49,266.69 and 18,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.66, 49,266.69 and 18,787.50 is: 28,209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.66 : 49,266.69 = 18,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.66/49,266.69 = 18,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.66x = 49,266.69 × 18,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.66x = 925,597,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,597,938.38/32,811.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,209.42

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