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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.59, 48,350.31 and 18,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.59, 48,350.31 and 18,187.24 is: 27,280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.59 : 48,350.31 = 18,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.59/48,350.31 = 18,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.59x = 48,350.31 × 18,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.59x = 879,358,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,358,692.04/32,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,280.82

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