Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,366.72, 48,550.08 and 18,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,366.72, 48,550.08 and 18,506 is: 27,759
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,366.72 : 48,550.08 = 18,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,366.72/48,550.08 = 18,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,366.72x = 48,550.08 × 18,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,366.72x = 898,467,780.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 898,467,780.48/32,366.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,759
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