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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,276.76, 49,950.68 and 18,481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,276.76, 49,950.68 and 18,481.71 is: 27,742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,276.76 : 49,950.68 = 18,481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,276.76/49,950.68 = 18,481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,276.76x = 49,950.68 × 18,481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,276.76x = 923,173,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,173,982.06/33,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,742.30

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