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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,970.06, 49,462.38 and 18,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,970.06, 49,462.38 and 18,171.36 is: 27,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,970.06 : 49,462.38 = 18,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,970.06/49,462.38 = 18,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,970.06x = 49,462.38 × 18,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,970.06x = 898,798,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,798,713.44/32,970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,261.06

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