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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,034.96, 48,036.73 and 18,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,034.96, 48,036.73 and 18,711.30 is: 28,057.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,034.96 : 48,036.73 = 18,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,034.96/48,036.73 = 18,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,034.96x = 48,036.73 × 18,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,034.96x = 898,829,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,829,834.49/32,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,057.78

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