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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.41, 48,623.18 and 18,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.41, 48,623.18 and 18,382.16 is: 27,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.41 : 48,623.18 = 18,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.41/48,623.18 = 18,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.41x = 48,623.18 × 18,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.41x = 893,798,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,798,739.44/32,415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,573.27

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