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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.72, 48,355.72 and 18,946.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.72, 48,355.72 and 18,946.62 is: 28,410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.72 : 48,355.72 = 18,946.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.72/48,355.72 = 18,946.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.72x = 48,355.72 × 18,946.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.72x = 916,177,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,177,451.67/32,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,410.61

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