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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.07, 48,545.53 and 18,325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.07, 48,545.53 and 18,325.73 is: 27,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.07 : 48,545.53 = 18,325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.07/48,545.53 = 18,325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.07x = 48,545.53 × 18,325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.07x = 889,632,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,632,275.49/32,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,492.52

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