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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.20, 49,450.88 and 18,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.20, 49,450.88 and 18,183.92 is: 27,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.20 : 49,450.88 = 18,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.20/49,450.88 = 18,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.20x = 49,450.88 × 18,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.20x = 899,210,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,210,845.85/32,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,251.13

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