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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.09, 48,445.03 and 18,273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.09, 48,445.03 and 18,273.97 is: 27,383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.09 : 48,445.03 = 18,273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.09/48,445.03 = 18,273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.09x = 48,445.03 × 18,273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.09x = 885,283,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,283,024.87/32,329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,383.48

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