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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.52, 49,440.57 and 18,156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.52, 49,440.57 and 18,156.82 is: 27,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.52 : 49,440.57 = 18,156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.52/49,440.57 = 18,156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.52x = 49,440.57 × 18,156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.52x = 897,683,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,683,530.19/32,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,239.25

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