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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,592.55, 18,889.50 and 3,232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,592.55, 18,889.50 and 3,232.65 is: 4,849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,592.55 : 18,889.50 = 3,232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,592.55/18,889.50 = 3,232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,592.55x = 18,889.50 × 3,232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,592.55x = 61,063,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063,126.01/12,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.15

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