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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,860.08, 49,286.88 and 18,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,860.08, 49,286.88 and 18,064.08 is: 27,094.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,860.08 : 49,286.88 = 18,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,860.08/49,286.88 = 18,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,860.08x = 49,286.88 × 18,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,860.08x = 890,322,143.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,322,143.27/32,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,094.34

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