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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.70, 48,680.55 and 18,408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.70, 48,680.55 and 18,408.30 is: 27,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.70 : 48,680.55 = 18,408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.70/48,680.55 = 18,408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.70x = 48,680.55 × 18,408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.70x = 896,126,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,126,168.57/32,453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,612.45

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