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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.16, 48,002.40 and 12,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.16, 48,002.40 and 12,277.80 is: 18,414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.16 : 48,002.40 = 12,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.16/48,002.40 = 12,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.16x = 48,002.40 × 12,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.16x = 589,363,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,363,866.72/32,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.08

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