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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.16, 49,521.66 and 18,216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.16, 49,521.66 and 18,216.28 is: 27,338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.16 : 49,521.66 = 18,216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.16/49,521.66 = 18,216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.16x = 49,521.66 × 18,216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.16x = 902,100,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,100,424.62/32,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,338.73

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