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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.53, 47,952.38 and 18,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.53, 47,952.38 and 18,662.72 is: 27,939.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.53 : 47,952.38 = 18,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.53/47,952.38 = 18,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.53x = 47,952.38 × 18,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.53x = 894,921,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,921,841.27/32,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,939.65

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