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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.66, 49,464.80 and 18,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.66, 49,464.80 and 18,170.54 is: 27,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.66 : 49,464.80 = 18,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.66/49,464.80 = 18,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.66x = 49,464.80 × 18,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.66x = 898,802,296.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,802,296.08/32,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,273.90

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