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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.68, 49,252.86 and 18,017.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.68, 49,252.86 and 18,017.64 is: 27,032.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.68 : 49,252.86 = 18,017.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.68/49,252.86 = 18,017.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.68x = 49,252.86 × 18,017.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.68x = 887,420,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,420,300.45/32,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.68

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