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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.91, 48,584.86 and 18,529.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.91, 48,584.86 and 18,529.19 is: 27,793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.91 : 48,584.86 = 18,529.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.91/48,584.86 = 18,529.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.91x = 48,584.86 × 18,529.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.91x = 900,238,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,238,102.06/32,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,793.78

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