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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,464.67, 48,696.73 and 18,431.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,464.67, 48,696.73 and 18,431.15 is: 27,646.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,464.67 : 48,696.73 = 18,431.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,464.67/48,696.73 = 18,431.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,464.67x = 48,696.73 × 18,431.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,464.67x = 897,536,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,536,445.58/32,464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,646.56

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