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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.08, 49,419.11 and 18,997.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.08, 49,419.11 and 18,997.27 is: 28,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.08 : 49,419.11 = 18,997.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.08/49,419.11 = 18,997.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.08x = 49,419.11 × 18,997.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.08x = 938,828,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,828,099.78/32,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,495.90

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