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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,326.52, 54,527.94 and 32,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,326.52, 54,527.94 and 32,193 is: 48,323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,326.52 : 54,527.94 = 32,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,326.52/54,527.94 = 32,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,326.52x = 54,527.94 × 32,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,326.52x = 1,755,417,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,417,972.42/36,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,323.32

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