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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.48, 48,335.52 and 18,191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.48, 48,335.52 and 18,191.34 is: 27,293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.48 : 48,335.52 = 18,191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.48/48,335.52 = 18,191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.48x = 48,335.52 × 18,191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.48x = 879,287,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,287,878.40/32,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,293.96

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