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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.55, 48,552.26 and 18,330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.55, 48,552.26 and 18,330.21 is: 27,499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.55 : 48,552.26 = 18,330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.55/48,552.26 = 18,330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.55x = 48,552.26 × 18,330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.55x = 889,973,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,973,030.12/32,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,499.24

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