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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.80, 48,102.90 and 18,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.80, 48,102.90 and 18,244.60 is: 27,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.80 : 48,102.90 = 18,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.80/48,102.90 = 18,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.80x = 48,102.90 × 18,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.80x = 877,618,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,618,169.34/32,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,330.08

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