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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.40, 48,103.86 and 18,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.40, 48,103.86 and 18,029.40 is: 27,043.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.40 : 48,103.86 = 18,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.40/48,103.86 = 18,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.40x = 48,103.86 × 18,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.40x = 867,283,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,283,733.48/32,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,043.97

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