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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.39, 47,916.61 and 18,638.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.39, 47,916.61 and 18,638.63 is: 27,903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.39 : 47,916.61 = 18,638.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.39/47,916.61 = 18,638.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.39x = 47,916.61 × 18,638.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.39x = 893,099,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,099,678.46/32,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,903.80

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