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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.98, 48,338.88 and 18,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.98, 48,338.88 and 18,179.64 is: 27,269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.98 : 48,338.88 = 18,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.98/48,338.88 = 18,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.98x = 48,338.88 × 18,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.98x = 878,783,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,783,436.40/32,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,269.41

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