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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.64, 48,418.84 and 18,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.64, 48,418.84 and 18,047.12 is: 27,081.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.64 : 48,418.84 = 18,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.64/48,418.84 = 18,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.64x = 48,418.84 × 18,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.64x = 873,820,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,820,615.74/32,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,081.24

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