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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.26, 47,916.42 and 18,638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.26, 47,916.42 and 18,638.50 is: 27,903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.26 : 47,916.42 = 18,638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.26/47,916.42 = 18,638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.26x = 47,916.42 × 18,638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.26x = 893,090,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,090,194.17/32,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,903.61

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