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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.94, 49,493.50 and 18,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.94, 49,493.50 and 18,755.16 is: 28,147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.94 : 49,493.50 = 18,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.94/49,493.50 = 18,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.94x = 49,493.50 × 18,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.94x = 928,258,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,258,511.46/32,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,147.86

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