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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.78, 48,855.63 and 18,548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.78, 48,855.63 and 18,548.37 is: 27,777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.78 : 48,855.63 = 18,548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.78/48,855.63 = 18,548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.78x = 48,855.63 × 18,548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.78x = 906,192,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,192,301.82/32,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,777.90

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