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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.29, 49,464.25 and 18,170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.29, 49,464.25 and 18,170.17 is: 27,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.29 : 49,464.25 = 18,170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.29/49,464.25 = 18,170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.29x = 49,464.25 × 18,170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.29x = 898,773,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,773,662.34/32,954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,273.35

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