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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.04, 47,990.88 and 18,882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.04, 47,990.88 and 18,882.72 is: 28,263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.04 : 47,990.88 = 18,882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.04/47,990.88 = 18,882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.04x = 47,990.88 × 18,882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.04x = 906,198,349.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,198,349.59/32,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,263.02

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