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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.64, 48,239.70 and 18,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.64, 48,239.70 and 18,318.52 is: 27,433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.64 : 48,239.70 = 18,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.64/48,239.70 = 18,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.64x = 48,239.70 × 18,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.64x = 883,679,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,679,909.24/32,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,433.56

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