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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.60, 48,011.40 and 18,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.60, 48,011.40 and 18,010.80 is: 27,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.60 : 48,011.40 = 18,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.60/48,011.40 = 18,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.60x = 48,011.40 × 18,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.60x = 864,723,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,723,723.12/32,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,016.20

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