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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.66, 48,284.52 and 18,309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.66, 48,284.52 and 18,309.50 is: 27,464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.66 : 48,284.52 = 18,309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.66/48,284.52 = 18,309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.66x = 48,284.52 × 18,309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.66x = 884,065,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,065,418.94/32,189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,464.27

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