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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.68, 48,245.40 and 18,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.68, 48,245.40 and 18,134.92 is: 27,198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.68 : 48,245.40 = 18,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.68/48,245.40 = 18,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.68x = 48,245.40 × 18,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.68x = 874,926,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,926,469.37/32,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,198.08

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