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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,826, 49,255.92 and 18,046.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,826, 49,255.92 and 18,046.56 is: 27,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,826 : 49,255.92 = 18,046.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,826/49,255.92 = 18,046.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,826x = 49,255.92 × 18,046.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,826x = 888,899,915.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,899,915.64/32,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,079.14

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