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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.24, 48,051.18 and 18,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.24, 48,051.18 and 18,029.96 is: 27,020.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.24 : 48,051.18 = 18,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.24/48,051.18 = 18,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.24x = 48,051.18 × 18,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.24x = 866,360,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,360,853.35/32,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,020.38

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