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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,043.68, 48,031.48 and 18,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,043.68, 48,031.48 and 18,902.24 is: 28,333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,043.68 : 48,031.48 = 18,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,043.68/48,031.48 = 18,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,043.68x = 48,031.48 × 18,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,043.68x = 907,902,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,902,562.52/32,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,333.28

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