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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,183.16, 48,274.77 and 18,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,183.16, 48,274.77 and 18,303 is: 27,454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,183.16 : 48,274.77 = 18,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,183.16/48,274.77 = 18,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,183.16x = 48,274.77 × 18,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,183.16x = 883,573,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,573,115.31/32,183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,454.52

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