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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363, 48,544.44 and 18,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363, 48,544.44 and 18,502.28 is: 27,753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363 : 48,544.44 = 18,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363/48,544.44 = 18,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363x = 48,544.44 × 18,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363x = 898,182,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,182,821.32/32,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,753.39

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