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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.43, 49,419.56 and 18,753.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.43, 49,419.56 and 18,753.84 is: 28,107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.43 : 49,419.56 = 18,753.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.43/49,419.56 = 18,753.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.43x = 49,419.56 × 18,753.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.43x = 926,806,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,806,521.11/32,973.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,107.68

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