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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.09, 47,989.98 and 18,681.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.09, 47,989.98 and 18,681.66 is: 28,013.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.09 : 47,989.98 = 18,681.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.09/47,989.98 = 18,681.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.09x = 47,989.98 × 18,681.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.09x = 896,532,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,532,489.77/32,004.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.06

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