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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.81, 48,275.73 and 17,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.81, 48,275.73 and 17,940.76 is: 26,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.81 : 48,275.73 = 17,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.81/48,275.73 = 17,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.81x = 48,275.73 × 17,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.81x = 866,103,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,103,165.07/32,189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,906.13

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