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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,175.66, 48,263.49 and 18,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,175.66, 48,263.49 and 18,295.50 is: 27,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,175.66 : 48,263.49 = 18,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,175.66/48,263.49 = 18,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,175.66x = 48,263.49 × 18,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,175.66x = 883,004,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,004,681.30/32,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,443.25

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