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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.89, 49,236.26 and 18,794.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.89, 49,236.26 and 18,794.23 is: 28,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.89 : 49,236.26 = 18,794.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.89/49,236.26 = 18,794.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.89x = 49,236.26 × 18,794.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.89x = 925,357,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,357,377.72/32,876.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,146.14

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