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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.22, 48,552.33 and 18,507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.22, 48,552.33 and 18,507.50 is: 27,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.22 : 48,552.33 = 18,507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.22/48,552.33 = 18,507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.22x = 48,552.33 × 18,507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.22x = 898,582,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,582,247.48/32,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,761.25

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