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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.22, 48,357.97 and 18,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.22, 48,357.97 and 18,948.12 is: 28,412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.22 : 48,357.97 = 18,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.22/48,357.97 = 18,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.22x = 48,357.97 × 18,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.22x = 916,292,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,292,618.52/32,249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,412.86

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