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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.94, 49,313.66 and 18,869.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.94, 49,313.66 and 18,869.26 is: 28,278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.94 : 49,313.66 = 18,869.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.94/49,313.66 = 18,869.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.94x = 49,313.66 × 18,869.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.94x = 930,512,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,512,272.09/32,904.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,278.80

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