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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.54, 49,419.21 and 18,910.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.54, 49,419.21 and 18,910.17 is: 28,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.54 : 49,419.21 = 18,910.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.54/49,419.21 = 18,910.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.54x = 49,419.21 × 18,910.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.54x = 934,525,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,525,662.37/32,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,359.75

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