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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.72, 48,357.22 and 18,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.72, 48,357.22 and 18,947.62 is: 28,412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.72 : 48,357.22 = 18,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.72/48,357.22 = 18,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.72x = 48,357.22 × 18,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.72x = 916,254,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,254,228.82/32,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,412.11

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