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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.43, 48,356.87 and 18,957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.43, 48,356.87 and 18,957.36 is: 28,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.43 : 48,356.87 = 18,957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.43/48,356.87 = 18,957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.43x = 48,356.87 × 18,957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.43x = 916,718,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,718,593.06/32,295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,385.40

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