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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.48, 48,335.13 and 18,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.48, 48,335.13 and 18,177.13 is: 27,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.48 : 48,335.13 = 18,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.48/48,335.13 = 18,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.48x = 48,335.13 × 18,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.48x = 878,594,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,594,002.00/32,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,265.65

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