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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,898.48, 49,325.80 and 18,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,898.48, 49,325.80 and 18,114.36 is: 27,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,898.48 : 49,325.80 = 18,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,898.48/49,325.80 = 18,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,898.48x = 49,325.80 × 18,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,898.48x = 893,505,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,505,298.49/32,898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,159.47

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