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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,199.97, 48,237.40 and 18,117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,199.97, 48,237.40 and 18,117.05 is: 27,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,199.97 : 48,237.40 = 18,117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,199.97/48,237.40 = 18,117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,199.97x = 48,237.40 × 18,117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,199.97x = 873,919,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,919,387.67/32,199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,140.38

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