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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.52, 49,287.49 and 18,801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.52, 49,287.49 and 18,801.38 is: 28,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.52 : 49,287.49 = 18,801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.52/49,287.49 = 18,801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.52x = 49,287.49 × 18,801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.52x = 926,672,904.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,672,904.95/32,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,230.26

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