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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,816.16, 49,273.44 and 18,792.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,816.16, 49,273.44 and 18,792.03 is: 28,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,816.16 : 49,273.44 = 18,792.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,816.16/49,273.44 = 18,792.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,816.16x = 49,273.44 × 18,792.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,816.16x = 925,947,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,947,962.68/32,816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,216.22

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