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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.08, 48,361.71 and 18,238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.08, 48,361.71 and 18,238.02 is: 27,307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.08 : 48,361.71 = 18,238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.08/48,361.71 = 18,238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.08x = 48,361.71 × 18,238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.08x = 882,021,834.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,021,834.21/32,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,307.96

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