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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.20, 48,370.80 and 18,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.20, 48,370.80 and 18,423.20 is: 27,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.20 : 48,370.80 = 18,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.20/48,370.80 = 18,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.20x = 48,370.80 × 18,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.20x = 891,144,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,144,922.56/32,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,634.80

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