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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.36, 48,049.74 and 18,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.36, 48,049.74 and 18,029.20 is: 27,019.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.36 : 48,049.74 = 18,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.36/48,049.74 = 18,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.36x = 48,049.74 × 18,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.36x = 866,298,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,298,372.41/32,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,019.17

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