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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,665.32, 48,998.70 and 18,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,665.32, 48,998.70 and 18,524.28 is: 27,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,665.32 : 48,998.70 = 18,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,665.32/48,998.70 = 18,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,665.32x = 48,998.70 × 18,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,665.32x = 907,665,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,665,638.44/32,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,786.83

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