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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.60, 48,009.90 and 18,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.60, 48,009.90 and 18,009.80 is: 27,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.60 : 48,009.90 = 18,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.60/48,009.90 = 18,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.60x = 48,009.90 × 18,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.60x = 864,648,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,648,697.02/32,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,014.70

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