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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.39, 48,917.82 and 18,470.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.39, 48,917.82 and 18,470.37 is: 27,705.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.39 : 48,917.82 = 18,470.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.39/48,917.82 = 18,470.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.39x = 48,917.82 × 18,470.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.39x = 903,530,234.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,530,234.99/32,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,705.97

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