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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.67, 49,473.81 and 18,176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.67, 49,473.81 and 18,176.55 is: 27,282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.67 : 49,473.81 = 18,176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.67/49,473.81 = 18,176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.67x = 49,473.81 × 18,176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.67x = 899,263,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,263,181.16/32,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,282.92

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