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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,909.76, 49,293.81 and 18,830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,909.76, 49,293.81 and 18,830.25 is: 28,204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,909.76 : 49,293.81 = 18,830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,909.76/49,293.81 = 18,830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,909.76x = 49,293.81 × 18,830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,909.76x = 928,214,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,214,765.75/32,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,204.85

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