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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.62, 48,067.96 and 18,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.62, 48,067.96 and 18,002.12 is: 26,981.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.62 : 48,067.96 = 18,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.62/48,067.96 = 18,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.62x = 48,067.96 × 18,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.62x = 865,325,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,325,184.08/32,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,981.03

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