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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.59, 48,353.31 and 18,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.59, 48,353.31 and 18,189.24 is: 27,283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.59 : 48,353.31 = 18,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.59/48,353.31 = 18,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.59x = 48,353.31 × 18,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.59x = 879,509,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,509,960.38/32,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,283.82

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