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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.68, 48,034.48 and 18,904.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.68, 48,034.48 and 18,904.24 is: 28,336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.68 : 48,034.48 = 18,904.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.68/48,034.48 = 18,904.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.68x = 48,034.48 × 18,904.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.68x = 908,055,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,055,338.20/32,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,336.28

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