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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.66, 48,577.89 and 18,347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.66, 48,577.89 and 18,347.41 is: 27,525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.66 : 48,577.89 = 18,347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.66/48,577.89 = 18,347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.66x = 48,577.89 × 18,347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.66x = 891,278,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,278,464.76/32,380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,525.02

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