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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.91, 48,380.86 and 18,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.91, 48,380.86 and 18,227.04 is: 27,340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.91 : 48,380.86 = 18,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.91/48,380.86 = 18,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.91x = 48,380.86 × 18,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.91x = 881,839,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,839,711.81/32,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,340.55

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