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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.07, 48,420.81 and 18,959.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.07, 48,420.81 and 18,959.33 is: 28,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.07 : 48,420.81 = 18,959.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.07/48,420.81 = 18,959.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.07x = 48,420.81 × 18,959.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.07x = 918,025,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,025,873.55/32,275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,443.81

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