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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.07, 48,544.03 and 18,324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.07, 48,544.03 and 18,324.73 is: 27,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.07 : 48,544.03 = 18,324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.07/48,544.03 = 18,324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.07x = 48,544.03 × 18,324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.07x = 889,556,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,556,001.85/32,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,491.01

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