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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.58, 48,606.18 and 18,366.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.58, 48,606.18 and 18,366.33 is: 27,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.58 : 48,606.18 = 18,366.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.58/48,606.18 = 18,366.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.58x = 48,606.18 × 18,366.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.58x = 892,717,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,717,141.92/32,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,553.36

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