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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.24, 48,009.60 and 18,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.24, 48,009.60 and 18,847.20 is: 28,267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.24 : 48,009.60 = 18,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.24/48,009.60 = 18,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.24x = 48,009.60 × 18,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.24x = 904,846,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,846,533.12/32,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,267.41

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