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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.54, 49,417.72 and 18,909.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.54, 49,417.72 and 18,909.18 is: 28,358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.54 : 49,417.72 = 18,909.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.54/49,417.72 = 18,909.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.54x = 49,417.72 × 18,909.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.54x = 934,448,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,448,562.67/32,951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,358.27

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