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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.34, 49,444.86 and 18,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.34, 49,444.86 and 18,159.64 is: 27,243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.34 : 49,444.86 = 18,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.34/49,444.86 = 18,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.34x = 49,444.86 × 18,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.34x = 897,900,926.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,900,926.84/32,958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,243.51

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