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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.98, 49,453.27 and 18,162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.98, 49,453.27 and 18,162.86 is: 27,262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.98 : 49,453.27 = 18,162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.98/49,453.27 = 18,162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.98x = 49,453.27 × 18,162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.98x = 898,212,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,212,526.88/32,946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,262.37

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