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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.03, 49,444.32 and 18,159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.03, 49,444.32 and 18,159.33 is: 27,243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.03 : 49,444.32 = 18,159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.03/49,444.32 = 18,159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.03x = 49,444.32 × 18,159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.03x = 897,875,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,875,723.51/32,958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,243.00

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