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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,903.96, 49,334.07 and 18,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,903.96, 49,334.07 and 18,119.84 is: 27,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,903.96 : 49,334.07 = 18,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,903.96/49,334.07 = 18,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,903.96x = 49,334.07 × 18,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,903.96x = 893,925,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,925,454.95/32,903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,167.72

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