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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.73, 48,346.83 and 18,988.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.73, 48,346.83 and 18,988.71 is: 28,482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.73 : 48,346.83 = 18,988.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.73/48,346.83 = 18,988.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.73x = 48,346.83 × 18,988.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.73x = 918,043,934.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,043,934.29/32,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,482.61

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