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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.18, 49,476.48 and 18,182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.18, 49,476.48 and 18,182.90 is: 27,281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.18 : 49,476.48 = 18,182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.18/49,476.48 = 18,182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.18x = 49,476.48 × 18,182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.18x = 899,625,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,625,888.19/32,975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,281.91

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