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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.39, 47,922.55 and 18,642.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.39, 47,922.55 and 18,642.58 is: 27,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.39 : 47,922.55 = 18,642.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.39/47,922.55 = 18,642.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.39x = 47,922.55 × 18,642.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.39x = 893,399,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,399,972.18/32,010.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,909.69

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