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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.57, 48,998.54 and 18,608.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.57, 48,998.54 and 18,608.93 is: 27,920.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.57 : 48,998.54 = 18,608.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.57/48,998.54 = 18,608.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.57x = 48,998.54 × 18,608.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.57x = 911,810,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,810,202.49/32,657.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,920.34

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