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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.88, 49,448.66 and 18,162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.88, 49,448.66 and 18,162.18 is: 27,247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.88 : 49,448.66 = 18,162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.88/49,448.66 = 18,162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.88x = 49,448.66 × 18,162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.88x = 898,095,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,095,463.68/32,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,247.31

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