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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,195.70, 48,293.55 and 18,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,195.70, 48,293.55 and 18,371.70 is: 27,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,195.70 : 48,293.55 = 18,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,195.70/48,293.55 = 18,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,195.70x = 48,293.55 × 18,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,195.70x = 887,234,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,234,612.54/32,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,557.55

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