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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.60, 48,086.40 and 18,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.60, 48,086.40 and 18,233.60 is: 27,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.60 : 48,086.40 = 18,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.60/48,086.40 = 18,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.60x = 48,086.40 × 18,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.60x = 876,788,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,788,183.04/32,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,350.40

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