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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.39, 48,002.37 and 12,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.39, 48,002.37 and 12,275.28 is: 18,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.39 : 48,002.37 = 12,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.39/48,002.37 = 12,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.39x = 48,002.37 × 12,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.39x = 589,242,532.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,242,532.41/32,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.03

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