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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.20, 49,444.65 and 18,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.20, 49,444.65 and 18,159.50 is: 27,243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.20 : 49,444.65 = 18,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.20/49,444.65 = 18,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.20x = 49,444.65 × 18,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.20x = 897,890,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,890,194.21/32,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,243.30

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