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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.57, 49,485.43 and 18,749.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.57, 49,485.43 and 18,749.78 is: 28,139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.57 : 49,485.43 = 18,749.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.57/49,485.43 = 18,749.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.57x = 49,485.43 × 18,749.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.57x = 927,840,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,840,887.29/32,972.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,139.78

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